Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead at Air Force Civilian Service
Austin, TX
About the Job
•Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force
• The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead, GG-2210-14 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate (HN), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC), at Joint Base Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas.
• Recruitment and Relocation incentives are available based on eligibility.
• This position can close at any time
Apply Now!
• This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007• In this position as the Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead, you will spearhead the defense of our DevSecOps platform
from cybersecurity threats through hands-on investigations
You will develop cutting-edge defensive tools and
tactics while guiding junior analysts
Your role includes overseeing complex incident investigations, resolving
network anomalies and coordinating response efforts with internal teams and external partners
Leveraging your
expertise in cloud computing and network security, you will continuously refine our defense strategies and
procedures
Lead a geographically dispersed team and stay at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation!
• Must be a U.S
Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a
clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Expert knowledge of personnel management, equal employment opportunity, and safety and security regulations,
practices, and procedures
Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring,
motivating, and appraising the staff) of a geographically separated organization (mix of in-office, teleworking, and
fully remote personnel) through subordinate supervisors
Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve
processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization
Manage the
internal relationship with information technology (IT) process owners supporting the service, assisting with the
definition and agreement of operating level agreements (OLAs).
• Expert interpersonal skills and abilities including empathy to conduct substantial coordination by effectively
communicating orally and in writing among a variety of organizations (e.g
Department of the Air Force, DoD and its
agencies, and the Federal Government) and high-level managers and senior executives (e.g
general/flag officers,
senior executive service civilians, chief executive officers of non-government organizations) to identify and integrate
internal and external program issues
Manage the external relationship with information technology (IT)
stakeholders, assisting with the definition and agreement of service level agreements (SLAs) or Memorandum of
Understanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs).
• Expert knowledge of emerging cultural, leadership, legal, regulatory, policy, ethics, organizational, process, and
supporting technological improvements that transform and improve warfighter operational and supporting
capabilities
Research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements
Identify
cyber capabilities strategies for custom hardware and software development based on mission requirements
Ability
to use collaboration and technology to deliver digital services to users, including the development of tools and
other support forms to encourage the adoption of these digital services.
• Expert knowledge of digital product design, organization structures, and structural relationships in support of digital
service management
Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage
digital service requirements and desired customer features; includes translating requirements into technical
requirements use for design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches
Act as a primary stakeholder in
the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide
direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.
• Expert analytical skills to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of user
needs and resource prioritization
Ability to drive complex, government-wide technology and technology policy
initiatives from conception through implementation.
• Expert knowledge of organizational process improvement concepts and process maturity models (e.g., Capability
Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development, CMMI for Services, and CMMI for Acquisitions)
Knowledge of
integrating the organization’s goals and objectives into the architecture
Knowledge of information technology (IT)
acquisition/procurement requirements
Knowledge of the systems engineering process
Knowledge of risk
management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
Able to plan implementation strategy to
ensure enterprise components can be integrated and aligned.
• Expert knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),
and Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid
environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments
Knowledge of
computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
Knowledge of network design
processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs
Knowledge of
network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI])
Knowledge of network
security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of
defense-in-depth).
• Expert knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses
Knowledge of supply chain risk
management standards, processes, and practices
Knowledge of organization’s enterprise information security
architecture system
Ability to build architectures and frameworks
Knowledge of the enterprise information
technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures
Ensure acquired or
developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization’s cybersecurity architecture guidelines
Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles
Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional
documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
• To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please
register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
• AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer
U.S
citizenship required
#LI-GG1
• The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead, GG-2210-14 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate (HN), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC), at Joint Base Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas.
• Recruitment and Relocation incentives are available based on eligibility.
• This position can close at any time
Apply Now!
• This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007• In this position as the Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead, you will spearhead the defense of our DevSecOps platform
from cybersecurity threats through hands-on investigations
You will develop cutting-edge defensive tools and
tactics while guiding junior analysts
Your role includes overseeing complex incident investigations, resolving
network anomalies and coordinating response efforts with internal teams and external partners
Leveraging your
expertise in cloud computing and network security, you will continuously refine our defense strategies and
procedures
Lead a geographically dispersed team and stay at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation!
• Must be a U.S
Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a
clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Expert knowledge of personnel management, equal employment opportunity, and safety and security regulations,
practices, and procedures
Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring,
motivating, and appraising the staff) of a geographically separated organization (mix of in-office, teleworking, and
fully remote personnel) through subordinate supervisors
Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve
processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization
Manage the
internal relationship with information technology (IT) process owners supporting the service, assisting with the
definition and agreement of operating level agreements (OLAs).
• Expert interpersonal skills and abilities including empathy to conduct substantial coordination by effectively
communicating orally and in writing among a variety of organizations (e.g
Department of the Air Force, DoD and its
agencies, and the Federal Government) and high-level managers and senior executives (e.g
general/flag officers,
senior executive service civilians, chief executive officers of non-government organizations) to identify and integrate
internal and external program issues
Manage the external relationship with information technology (IT)
stakeholders, assisting with the definition and agreement of service level agreements (SLAs) or Memorandum of
Understanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs).
• Expert knowledge of emerging cultural, leadership, legal, regulatory, policy, ethics, organizational, process, and
supporting technological improvements that transform and improve warfighter operational and supporting
capabilities
Research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements
Identify
cyber capabilities strategies for custom hardware and software development based on mission requirements
Ability
to use collaboration and technology to deliver digital services to users, including the development of tools and
other support forms to encourage the adoption of these digital services.
• Expert knowledge of digital product design, organization structures, and structural relationships in support of digital
service management
Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage
digital service requirements and desired customer features; includes translating requirements into technical
requirements use for design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches
Act as a primary stakeholder in
the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide
direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.
• Expert analytical skills to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of user
needs and resource prioritization
Ability to drive complex, government-wide technology and technology policy
initiatives from conception through implementation.
• Expert knowledge of organizational process improvement concepts and process maturity models (e.g., Capability
Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development, CMMI for Services, and CMMI for Acquisitions)
Knowledge of
integrating the organization’s goals and objectives into the architecture
Knowledge of information technology (IT)
acquisition/procurement requirements
Knowledge of the systems engineering process
Knowledge of risk
management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
Able to plan implementation strategy to
ensure enterprise components can be integrated and aligned.
• Expert knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),
and Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid
environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments
Knowledge of
computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
Knowledge of network design
processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs
Knowledge of
network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI])
Knowledge of network
security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of
defense-in-depth).
• Expert knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses
Knowledge of supply chain risk
management standards, processes, and practices
Knowledge of organization’s enterprise information security
architecture system
Ability to build architectures and frameworks
Knowledge of the enterprise information
technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures
Ensure acquired or
developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization’s cybersecurity architecture guidelines
Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles
Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional
documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
• To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please
register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
• AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer
U.S
citizenship required
#LI-GG1
