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Posted: February 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$89,508 - $116,362

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves protecting computer systems and networks from cyber threats in the South Carolina Army National Guard, including developing security policies, conducting compliance audits, and managing risks to ensure everything follows military rules.

A good fit would be someone with IT experience who enjoys detail-oriented work, can collaborate with teams, and is committed to joining or already part of the National Guard.

It's a full-time role that requires military membership and handling sensitive information securely.

Key Requirements

  • Membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard (or eligibility to join)
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in IT cybersecurity or related computer applications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year
  • Compliance with DoD Instruction 8570.01-M certification requirements for information assurance
  • Experience in planning, coordinating, and adapting guidelines for cybersecurity tasks
  • No convictions under the Lautenberg Amendment (domestic violence restrictions)
  • Willingness to work overtime and maintain environmental awareness per regulations

Full Job Description

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number PDD2486P01 , and is part of the SC DOIM, South Carolina Army National Guard.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only.

Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard *Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process.

Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.

Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.

Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment.

Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.

Position requires a secret security clearance. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4.

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 6.

THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M Major Duties:

This position is located in a National Guard JFHQ-State organization under the office of the Chief Information Officer(CIO/G6/J6).

This is a National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expertise in cybersecurity policy and process development; conducting audits to validate compliance; responsible for the risk management framework and ensures systems are operated and maintained IAW AR 25-2 and all applicable command, DA, JS and DOD security directives and procedures.

Work in this series includes managing, supervising, leading, administering, developing, delivering, and supporting information technology (IT) systems and services.

This series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SC-12899045-26-099-AR