Air Force Materiel Command
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) - ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY
Department of the Air Force · Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
- Salary
- $130,461 - $169,604 per year
- Pay grade
- GG-14
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 23, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- FEW
- Security clearance
- Other
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- AFMC-221014-13099754-CHH
Who may apply: Open to the public
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Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Air Force Materiel Command Chief Intelligence Information Security Officer (CIISO) and as a HAF A/2/6 Delegated Authorizing Official-Representative (DAO) for the Air Force Intelligence Community in support of the delivery and use of National Security Systems (NSS) services for the AF Intelligence Community Information Enterprise.
Duties
- - Command CIISO and focal point for the administration of the Air Force Materiel Command's (AFMC) ISR Cybersecurity Program. - As an AF IC DAO-R, incumbent's authorization decisions impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AF IC element information resources, and determine if the security and privacy risk from operating a system or using a system, service, or application from an external provider is acceptable. - Lead and coordinate with senior military, civilian, and contract employees to complete highly complex security assessment and authorization activities. - Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Competency-Based Qualification Standards, Information Technology Management Series, 2210. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have experience demonstrating each of the following competencies listed below:- Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Technical Competence. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: IT experience leading cybersecurity, risk management, and information-assurance programs for complex intelligence systems, platforms, and National Security Systems operating across a geographically dispersed enterprise of multiple locations. 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. Demonstrative knowledge of- and experience with current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities. 2. Knowledge and understanding of IT server & client technologies (hardware and software) for the Windows, Unix and Linux operating systems, including their vulnerabilities and associated security controls. Understand the threats to IT systems as well as the technologies and tools related to attacking and defending IT systems. 3. Knowledge of Industry leading cybersecurity principles and operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses and vulnerabilities using alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze and resolve difficult and complex cybersecurity problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. 5. Skilled in discerning the protection requirements of information systems and networks against system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return oriented attacks, malicious code, etc.) and required countermeasures. 6. Ability to effectively organize and analyze information, produce authoritative reports, position papers, and briefings that are responsive to the specific needs of commanders and senior management officials; present clear and concise findings; effectively advocate for a position; negotiate complex issues using mature judgment and experience. 7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and communicate cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments. 8. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a seasoned cybersecurity executive, mission partner, and people leader who can direct a blended civilian, contractor, officer, and enlisted workforce in protecting the Nation's most sensitive intelligence information, sources, and m…
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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