IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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The primary purpose of this position: Advisor to J6 Director, IT Services Division Chief and HQ staff.

Serves as Chief Information Security Officer, executes decision-making authorities, establishes vision & direction for the organization's cyber & cyber-related policies, resources, operations, while maintaining responsibility for decisions affecting mission success.

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.

Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference Non-AF DCIPS Interchange PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Applying IT cybersecurity principles, concepts, and methods; and mastery of the infrastructure protection environment sufficient to serve as the technical authority on all aspects of IT, including networks, systems, services, and infrastructure to develop long-range plans for cyber management technologies that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT system vulnerabilities.

This includes an advanced understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Application of IT architecture, DoD cybersecurity policies, and agile project management principles to anticipate, assess, manage, direct, and minimize system vulnerabilities.

In depth knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and their application across platforms to enable cybersecurity programs.

Implementing cybersecurity policies, directing, and managing daily cyber operations.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of cybersecurity theories, principles, concepts, standards and practices necessary to serve as the technical authority on all aspects of information technology (e.g., networks, systems, services, infrastructure).

2.

Knowledge of cybersecurity, computer network defense and defensive cyber operations management, maintaining information technology resources, particularly the creation and management of standards-based information technology architectures and direction of daily cyber operations supporting the Commander, USCENTCOM.

3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. 4. Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 5.

Skill in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure. 6.

Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

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

Serves as the Command's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), providing direction for the overall Cyber Security Program. Cyber Assurance.

Serves as the primary cybersecurity advisor to the J6 Director, IT Services Division Chief, and Headquarters Staff.

Plans defensive initiatives and interacting with national partners in defense of DoD and critical assets.

Participates in Security Advisory Boards, discussions, meetings, committees or special projects and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports. Command Security Awareness.

Prepares budget, technical reports, staff studies, and briefings.