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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

IT SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

Lackland AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $171K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking an IT Specialist (Security) to serve as the technical focal point for the AF Intelligence Community Delegated Authorizing Official Software. The role involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks, systems, and data through evaluation and mitigation.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as senior software systems analyst and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) government and/or contractor developed software

Serves as 16 AF/A61, Special Projects Flight, Software Security Analyst technical expert and advisor to the IC JWICS DAO. Maintains a technical understanding of software security, networks, modules and how each supports and applies to threat analysis, trend analysis, case management, reporting, and response

Serves as the IC JWICS Cybersecurity Technical Representative at conferences and meetings to present briefings and collaborate with other IC partners

Qualification

CybersecurityInformation AssuranceSoftware SecurityNetwork SecurityThreat AnalysisCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem SolvingTechnical Writing

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Must be registered for Selective Service

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations

Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position

Knowledge of a wide range of integrated cyber security concepts principles and practices and a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and legal regulations, guidelines, and processes

Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, DoD, IC and IC JWICS policies, and guidelines; and practical knowledge of Cyber Security, and Information Assurance tools and concepts

High degree of skill in analyzing security events to produce fully justified recommendations and policies that can be presented to higher levels of management for use in identifying and mitigating IC JWICS software cybersecurity threats

Exhibits a high degree of written and oral communications skills to ensure program communication across a wide spectrum of communities and personnel levels to include senior audiences for decision-making purposes

Knowledge of National, DoD, AF and IC security policies, tools, and strategic planning goals and objectives

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior management use and decision-making

Knowledge of the relationship of the various AF and IC entities involved in overall planning and execution of ISR cyber network defense, Integrated defense of the IC Information environment (IE) and Information Assurance (IA)

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relations

Knowledge of strategic planning methodologies, tools, and techniques that effectively lead and monitor efforts to meet AF IC goals, objectives, and guidelines

Knowledge of IT Security, IA, and LE/CI principles, policies, products, and services to assess risk factors, and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources

Knowledge of Intelligence Oversight, the Privacy Act, and familiarity with civil liberty concerns as they relate to management of AF IC programs

Knowledge of and experience in each of the following areas: using static code analyzers; using Virtual Machine (VM) software to open, configure, and troubleshoot virtual machines; mitigate software vulnerabilities with customers; using various software platforms

Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a duty requirement

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.