Information Technology Specialist (Infosec) at Air Force Civilian Service

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing Information Protection Office (412TW/IP) at Edwards Air Force Base. The primary purpose of this position is to supports the Commander/Director and Program Managers in fielding uncompromised capabilities to the warfighter by providing a secure environment for protection of our sensitive information and assets. Empowers commanders, directors, security managers, and information users with effective processes and structure to assess and mitigate risk in order to protect critical National Security information, including Collateral/Special Access Programs. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $101,121 - $156,323 per year (includes locality) Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.Desired Skills: - 1-5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting Special Access Programs - 1-5 years of experience in system/application authorization and accreditation - 1-5 years of experience in applying Risk Management Framework concepts - Experience in monitoring compliance with cybersecurity policy Major Duties: - Plans, organizes, and/or directs cyber, IT, or information/knowledge management (IM) activities which comply with legal, regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs. - Develop, operate, and modify policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. - Serves as a senior technical advisor on cyber, IT or IM activities Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - This is a national security position. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. - Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information access eligibility. - Some temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required - The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing. - The incumbent will be required to obtain/maintain DOD Cybersecurity/Information Assurance certification as a condition of employment. Per DOD 8140 Training Repository, the incumbent of this position must achieve appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties, failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. - Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Experience performing duties as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. DoD 8570 IAT II or III certification and CISSP is highly desired. - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance. - Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs. - Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs. - Knowledge of organizational mission and function and how to work effectively within its social, political, and technological systems to achieve measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals. - Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: - 11 Federal Holidays off per year - Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year - 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: - Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: - Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family - Flexible Spending Account - Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: - Family and Medical Leave Act - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: - Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities - Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. 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We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success. #LI-DNI