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Posted: March 31, 2026 (2 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$91,779 - $141,880

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a cybersecurity expert in the U.S.

Air Force's transportation command, where you'll assess risks, develop security programs, and ensure the protection of sensitive information systems.

You'll plan and evaluate security measures to safeguard military operations in cyberspace.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in IT security who enjoys analyzing threats and creating strategies to keep data safe in a fast-paced government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at NH-02/GS-11 level in federal service, including interpreting cybersecurity laws, regulations, and policies
  • Ability to assess risks and mission impacts of security vulnerabilities using frameworks like NIST standards
  • Experience creating, reviewing, and delivering governance documentation, strategies, roadmaps, charters, and standards
  • IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Proficiency in planning, developing, and administering information assurance programs for cyberspace operations
  • Skills in conducting comprehensive assessments of security controls and recommending actions on cybersecurity matters

Full Job Description

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo).

For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Incumbent will be responsible for Serving as a Risk Management Specialist within USTRANSCOM Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate.

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Interpret and apply Federal and DoW Cybersecurity laws, regulations, and policies Assess risk and mission impacts of security vulnerabilities utilizing resources such as Cybersecurity Framework and NIST standards.

Create, review, and deliver governance documentation, strategies, roadmaps, charters and standards, using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Major Duties:

As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, develops, and administers the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) and USTRANSCOM cyberspace information assurance programs.

Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an Information System to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls.

Analyzes risks and recommends actions on cyberspace operations defense and cybersecurity operational, technical, and policy matters.

Manages program goals and objectives across multiple functions and disciplines and provides a focused, seamless, and supportive environment for protecting information in order to provide cybersecurity and mission assurance.

Develops information systems authorization packages and security plans that adhere to Federal and Agency requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: USTC-26-12924732-DH