Information Security Specialist

U.S Air Force; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S Air Force in the Delaware National Guard's DE 166 Airlift Wing seeks an Information Security Specialist (GS-0080-12) to lead the Wing Information Protection Program. The role requires enforcing operational security, policy development, and security training across the wing, with liaison to NGB, ANG, and AF.

A Top Secret clearance and SFPC certification are required within the specified timeframe. The position includes risk assessment responsibilities, coordination of education programs for

Qualifications

• Requires eligibility for federal employment and background investigation.
• Must obtain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 2 years of assignment.
• Must possess or obtain a Top Secret security clearance; tier 1 DoD certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Wing Information Protection Program Manager overseeing wing-wide information security programs.
• Develops and implements security policies, procedures, and training for staff and units.
• Conducts risk assessments and provides guidance on risk mitigation aligned with DoD/ANG/AF/NGB directives.
• Provides supervision and direction to subordinate security personnel and coordinates with higher headquarters.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SFPC certification

DoD certification

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5003000 and is part of the DE 166 Airlift Wing, National Guard.

Duties

GS-0080-12: 1. Serves as the Wing Information Protection Program Manager executing/enforcing all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program. Formulates wing program goals, plans, policy implementation guidelines, procedures, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of wing-wide information security programs and activities and provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate wing information security personnel. Interprets National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air National Guard (ANG), Air Force (AF), Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal regulations for information security processes as they apply and are implemented within the Wing. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the information security field that is necessary to provide effective guidance, training, and direction to subordinate squadron level organizations/activities/units. Establishes and maintains liaisons with senior personnel at wing, NGB, ANG, and MAJCOM. Prepares information security review reports and provides recommendations and advice. Analyzes and evaluates the classification downgrading, declassification, and destruction programs. 2. Makes information protection risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues that may require deviations from or synthesis of policies. Uses initiative and resourcefulness in researching and implementing new and improved security methods and procedures. Complexity of duties is amplified as useful precedents often do not exist, technological advancements constantly change parameters for problem solutions, and unknown events significantly change circumstances. Collects, assembles, analyzes, and assesses background, data and other intelligence information. 3. Delivers, Security Awareness and Education Programs to satisfy security education and training requirements for all assigned organizations. Revises or augments training to support unique requirements. Oversees the development of recurring education and training for Top Secret Control Officers (TSCO) and Original Classification Authorities (OCA). The education program involves a combination of security managers performing full time as well as part time security manger duties. Formulates and manages supplemental security education and training courses, meetings, and aids to assure maximum effectiveness of the programs. 4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs the overarching focus and direction of the organization. Provides broad directions for work by articulating goals or financial constraints of higher level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Ensures reasonable equity of performance standards. Explains performance expectations to subordinates and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of employees rated. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The applicant must possess or be able to obtain A Top Secret security clearance, must obtain tier 1 security fundamentals DoD certification within within one year of appointment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing of the position advertisement.