Cybersecurity - MAJCOM Security Control Assessor

Air Force Civilian Service; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Belleville, Illinois, seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to act as MAJCOM SCA for AMC, performing RMF-based assessments at Scott AFB. Requires TS/SCI eligibility and DoD-style certification readiness.

Salary ranges from $109,137 to $141,880 based on experience; probation or trial period applies depending on position type. U.S. citizenship required and Drug Test designation applies.

Qualifications

• Must have experience conducting independent cybersecurity assessments using RMF.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF controls.
• Experience with system audits and security control validation.
• Proficiency with eMASS and STIG Viewer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RMF-based cybersecurity assessments for AMC information systems.
• Validate security controls and advise on risk decisions to senior leaders.
• Serve as MAJCOM SCA and support AO for authorization decisions.
• Ensure mission assurance and confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.

Skills

Security assessments

NIST RMF

STIG Validation

System Audits

eMASS/STIG Viewer

Job description

Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Specialist, performing as the Major Command (MAJCOM) Security Control Assessor (SCA), (GS-2210-13), working at the Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC), Scott Air Force Base (AFB), Belleville, Illinois.

Salary ($109,137 - $141,880) based on experience.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as the SCA In Accordance With (IAW) Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force (AF) IT for AMC, supporting the AMC Commander in his/her role as MAJCOM Authorizing Official (AO) for AMC information systems. You will conduct independent cybersecurity assessments, validate security controls, and advise on risk decisions to ensure mission assurance and the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AMC information systems.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain & maintain a “Top Secret/SCI” Security clearance

Must obtain & maintain an Information Assurance certification within 6 months of assigned duties

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position

Qualification within the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) is a condition of employment. The incumbent must meet Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assigned duties and resident qualifications within 12 months.

Highly Desired

• Skill in security assessments - Expert in NIST SP 800-53 / NIST RMF and DoD Compliance - STIG Validation - System Audits - Proficient in eMASS and STIG Viewer
• Expert knowledge of advanced cybersecurity principles, RMF processes, an NIST guidance sufficient for conducting assessments and for being the primary advisor to senior leaders on system authorization decisions.
• Expert knowledge of, and skill in applying advanced IT and security principles, concepts, standards and practices sufficient to conduct assessments and to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the overall security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of large and complex information systems at the MAJCOM/enterprise level; expertise must be sufficient to provide reliable advice and decision recommendations to agency senior leaders.
• Knowledge of the organization’s policy and planning formulation process along with missions and objectives sufficient to prepare and formally coordinate IT security policies and plans that will be readily accepted by customers, program/system owners, and agency senior leaders.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in assessing cyber risk with a high level of confidence and in a manner sufficient to directly advise senior leaders of the agency.
• Ability to interpret and apply cybersecurity policy to complex and rapidly changing operational environments sufficient to continue providing uninterrupted strategic guidance, security control tailoring, and policy compliance across the spectrum of conflict. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer