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SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$106,239 - $138,112

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026

GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading cybersecurity efforts for a military unit, advising top leaders on protecting sensitive computer networks from threats, and creating policies to keep systems secure.

It requires overseeing compliance with security rules, investigating incidents, and managing a team to handle these tasks.

A good fit would be someone with strong IT and leadership experience in secure environments, who is detail-oriented and good at solving problems.

Key Requirements

  • Current membership in the Iowa Air or Army National Guard
  • At least 1 year of specialized IT experience equivalent to GS-12 level, including planning and coordinating projects
  • Demonstrated proficiency in four core IT competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving
  • Knowledge of IT principles such as data storage, software applications, and networking
  • Experience in developing cybersecurity policies, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with DoD, Air Force, and NGB directives
  • Supervisory skills in leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel
  • Ability to anticipate emerging technology impacts and prepare documentation like cost/benefit studies

Full Job Description

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION Open to current members of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day).

Do you meet this requirement? LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, IA In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking.

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 2210 13 - Applicant must have the following experience: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

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 Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Major Duties:

As a SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 5), GS-2210-13, you will perform the following duties.

Serves as the principal advisor to the Wing Commander and Director of Advanced Programs on the latest industry and technological projections as they pertain to SAP Cyber Security/Information Security for the network enclave infrastructure.

Develops policies for organization deployed throughout the Wing. Must anticipate the effects of new emerging technology and develop policies to control it to prevent security violations.

Duties include oversight and accreditation of all systems IAW with all NGB, Air Force, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures.

Ensures that all elements are in compliance with guidance concerning accreditation of automated information systems, risk management, control of computer viruses, and other similar issues.

Ensures that security incidents are investigated and reported IAW with all command, Air Force, NGB and DOD security directives, policies and procedures.

This includes auditing of IT systems, technical reviews, and ensuring proper IT Sanitization procedures are complied with IAW DOD security directives.(30%).

Provides leadership, guidance, and direction to ensure acquisition, development, and retention of a professional, highly capable SAP cybersecurity workforce to accomplish assigned missions.

Provides supervision in the daily operations for security activities for the enclave. Coordinates the work of team members to ensure that short-term and long-term goals and objectives are met.

Directs, manages, and monitors a system of internal controls that ensure effective and appropriate use of resources. (15%). Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance.

Reviews and recommends approval of candidates for selections, promotions and recognition.

Reviews and approves work plans to be accomplished by subordinates; priorities and schedules for completion of work; sets broad objectives; monitors subordinate employees' performance in providing IT services; reviews accomplishments; and takes appropriate action of correction when deficiencies are noted.

Gives advice, counsels, or instructs individual employees, on both work and administrative matters.

Develops and evaluates performance standards; recommends and approves awards; hears and resolves group employee grievances or serious employee complaints.

Reviews and makes decisions on serious disciplinary actions involving employees and makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates.

Initiates recognition and disciplinary actions for personnel to include recommendation for removal. Identifies and arranges for appropriate training and development opportunities.

Determines and approves training needs and establishes formal training plans.

(25%) ISSM responsibilities include (taken from Joint SAP Implementation Guidance and AFI 17-101) Implementation of the RMF.

Maintain and report IS and IT systems assessment and authorization status and issues in accordance with DoD Component guidance.

Provide direction to the ISSO(s) in accordance with DoD, Air Force and NGB directives.

Coordinate with the organization's cybersecurity service provider to ensure issues affecting the organization's overall security are addressed appropriately.

Maintain a repository for all organizational or system-level Cybersecurity-related documentation.

Ensure that ISSO(s) are appointed in writing and provide oversight to ensure they are following established Cybersecurity policies and procedures.??B.

Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policy, as appropriate, and review the results of such monitoring.

Ensure that Cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are synchronized and coordinated with affected parties and organizations.

(20%) Collaborates with other supervisors and managers within the Wing and command to negotiate, decide on, or coordinate work-related changes affecting their operations.

Advises their supervisor with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the cybersecurity teams to broader programs, and its impact on IT Services.

Serves as a technical advisor to management.

Participates as a member and advisor on special committees and special projects designed to study methods to enhance the use of IT throughout the Wing and command.

Participates in command and Wing initiatives developing strategic plans for enhancement of the system environment, developing functional and technical requirements for acquisitions, conducting cost-benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and related activities.

(10%) Performs other duties as assigned.T5893000

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IA-12862513-AF-26-060