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Posted: March 24, 2026 (3 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) TITLE 5

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves protecting computer systems and networks from cyber threats in the Air National Guard, focusing on ensuring secure handling of sensitive information and following military security rules.

You'll act as a key expert in IT security, advising on policies and monitoring compliance to keep data safe.

It's a good fit for someone with a tech background who enjoys problem-solving in a structured, defense-oriented environment and has experience in cybersecurity.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field with at least 24 semester hours in relevant subjects
  • Specialized experience in cyberspace defense, operations, and information security at GS-12 level
  • Knowledge of DoD, USAF, and National Guard information assurance regulations and policies
  • Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) managing classified systems
  • Ability to provide technical advice on IT security for data processing, storage, and transmission
  • Skills in certification, accreditation, and compliance monitoring for IT systems
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility under National Guard Title 5 excepted service priorities

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) TITLE 5, Position Description Number T5895000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).

The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible. The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S.

Citizens.

BASIC EDCUCATION REQUIREMENT: MUST have a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

(OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 LEVEL - MUST possess the specialized experience, training, or education for the GS-12 Level in specific cyberspace actions to include cyberspace defense, cyberspace operations in support of intelligence operations, cyberspace operational preparation of the environment, and cyberspace attacks; creating and implementing force development and management plans that ensured mission essential manpower, career development, and long-range mission and force development plans met the unit's mission and commander's intent.

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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e.

the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Major Duties:

As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) TITLE 5, GS-2210-12, you will serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO), ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information systems, networks and data through the enhancement of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools.

Serves as a technical expert and focal point for Information Technology (IT) security and information assurance policies, planning, programs, initiatives, certification and accreditation.

Provides advice and assistance regarding security aspects of processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information.

Administers and monitors installation compliance with all applicable DoD, USAF, National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Air National Guard (ANG) Information Assurance regulations and policies.

Administers and maintains the organization certification & accreditation process for assigned SCIF(s) using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and coordinates, compiles and maintains all certification & accreditation documentation for appropriate accreditation authorities.

Evaluates and assesses vulnerabilities of classified network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, switches, attached cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators.

Analyzes equipment and software reliability and suitability for vulnerability assessment utilization. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IL-12916834-AF-26-110