IT Specialist (Infosec) (Title 32)

As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (TITLE 32) GSyou will serve as the Base Information Assurance Manager who is the wing commanders authority and focal point for Information Assurance. Manages the communication-computer security (COMPUSEC) program Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Emission Security and Information Assurance Awareness Programs.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Applies Information Technology (IT) security principles methods and security products to protect and maintain the availability integrity confidentiality and accountability of information system resources and information processed throughout the systems life cycle.
• Establishes and publishes base-wide policy to manage the INFOSEC (also known as COMPUSEC) program and provides advice and guidance in its implementation and in procedures used in the development and operation of systems.
• Reviews analyzes and validates certification and accreditation (C&A) packages.
• Continuously identifies and analyzes threats and vulnerabilities to the information systems to maintain an appropriate level of protection.
• Ensures computer software designs address information system security requirements.
• Implements and advises on IT security policies and procedures to ensure protection of information transmitted to the installation among organizations on the installation and from the installation using Local Area Networks (LAN) Wide Area Networks (WAN) the World Wide Web or other communications modes.
• Utilizes current and future multi-level security products collectively to provide data integrity confidentiality authentication non-repudiation and access control of the LAN. Reports to MAJCOM Air Force Communications Agency National Security Agency and Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team all incidents involving viruses tampering or unauthorized system entry. Controls access to prevent unauthorized persons from using network facilities.
• Limits access to privileged programs (i.e. operating system system parameter and configuration files and databases) utilities and security-relevant programs/data files to authorized personnel.
• Formulates and develops communications security criteria and requirements for inclusion in mobility contingency and exercise plans.
• Maintains accountability for sensitive cryptographic materials and related COMSEC information.
• Prepares and evaluates written plans for emergency actions and ensures personnel are fully qualified in the execution of plans.
• Furnishes written guidance to user accounts concurring effective dates accounting procedures destruction requirements and physical security of COMSEC materials including key.

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• 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.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Drug testing may be required.
• Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives.
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET CLEARANCE for this position.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted ONLY - E2-E5

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 MUST possess includes at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade of GS-9; 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 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 experience; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. 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.