Security Controls Assessor / Cybersecurity Specialist

About the Role

Join the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) as a Security Controls Assessor / Cybersecurity Specialist (GS-2210-14) at the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force; Administrative Assistant; Security, Special Program Oversight and Information Protection (SAF/AAZ), Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. This full-time position offers a salary range of $143,913 – $187,093 per year based on experience. Moving expenses may be paid. As an Information Technology (IT) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and IT Manager, you will advise the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on cybersecurity practices and policies, ensuring compliance with federal mandates and supporting critical Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) missions.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior DoD and Department of the Air Force (DAF) leadership on high-impact, national-scope IT programs.
• Evaluate DoD, federal, and commercial technologies for information assurance and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support the Global Information Grid (GIG) and develop prototype IT capabilities for the DoD.
• Serve as the primary security liaison between AF SAPCO, SAF/CN, and senior defense leaders.
• Guide IT program management, including business cases, performance metrics, systems architecture, certification, and interoperability.
• Draft and defend new cybersecurity proposals to shape Air Force policy.
• Assist the Air Force Director of Security, Special Program Oversight and Information Protection (AF Dir SPO/IP) in managing IT systems.
• Ensure security personnel are trained and equipped to protect critical assets under Presidential Executive Orders and military regulations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain a “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Subject to Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph testing.
• Must obtain DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework Foundational qualification within 9 months and resident qualifications within 12 months.

Required Core Competencies

• Legislative & Acquisition Compliance: Expert knowledge of Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and Privacy Act (PA).
• Risk Management Framework (RMF): Expert knowledge of DoD RMF, CNSSI 1253, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Cybersecurity Governance: Expert knowledge of cybersecurity management and security regulations.
• Enterprise Systems & Acquisition: Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and systems acquisition processes.
• Matrixed Leadership & Integration: Skill in managing matrixed staff and coordinating IT policy and operations.

Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications above. Applications (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications.

How to Apply

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a two-page resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, resumes must be two pages or less. For resume tips, visit afciviliancareers.com/resumetips. Subscribe at www.afciviliancareers.com for job updates.

Candidates must be committed to improving federal efficiency, passionate about American ideals, and dedicated to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. U.S. citizenship and legal work age are required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.