Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

About the role

The incumbent will serve as SSI Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting both RF and RJ Technical Directorates (PRS). This is a Term position located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico with an appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) 6 years, with the opportunity to extend or convert to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Unit Computer Security Manager (COMPUSEC), Cybersecurity Branch, Corporate Information Division.
• Acts as the liaison between PRS, 377ABW WCO, and HQ AFRL/IZC.
• Implements and provides oversight for the unit's Computer Security (COMPUSEC) program to ensure all requirements and processes are implemented correctly and comply with AFMANs, AFIs, and directives.
• Conducts inspections of PRS facilities to determine user compliance with COMPUSEC policy.
• Ensures the Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) of systems is completed and certified IAW AFMANs and AFIs.
• Serves as a technical advisor to the program manager, providing cybersecurity guidance, overseeing program implementation, and ensuring compliance with established directives.
• Performs TEMPEST surveys and conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of IT systems to identify COMSEC, TEMPEST, system vulnerabilities as part of the A&A and RMF process.
• Manages data input and ensures compliance with cybersecurity requirements in ServiceNow and eMASS.
• Writes and reports intrusion, incident, and Classified Message Incident reports through designated channels to Communication Focal Point, 83rd NOS & INOSC IAW official guidance and oversee remedial actions.
• Monitors work status and provide periodic reports and briefings to supervisors and leadership on individual and team accomplishments, progress, and problems.
• Provides weekly, monthly, and yearly Cybersecurity metrics to AFRL Leadership.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to apply IT security principles, methods, and security products throughout the system life cycle management process.
• Certified IAM Level II within the DoD Approved 8570 and/or 8140 requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Previous ISSM experience.
• Experience with RMF, COMPUSEC, COMSEC, EMSEC.
• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity career field.
• Bachelor of Science in Information Security or equivalent.
• Experience working RDT&E within DOD.
• Experience with cybersecurity auditing tools and documentation.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy.