Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Defense; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense seeks qualified candidates for information security roles focused on INFOSEC and COMPUSEC. Responsibilities include implementing base-wide security policies to protect data and communications across networks.

You're expected to administer COMSEC and CAP, conduct semi-annual reviews, and safeguard IT assets. U.S. citizenship and potential security clearance may be required; some duties may involve shift work or travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Administer the INFOSEC/COMPUSEC program.
• Protect information transmitted to and within the installation and across networks.
• Administer the COMSEC program and the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP).
• Conduct semi-annual functional reviews of COMSEC user accounts and audit cryptographic holdings.
• Protect IT assets against unauthorized modification, disclosure, or destruction.

Skills

INFOSEC knowledge

Security regulations

Policy adherence

Job description

Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time work schedule.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

• ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****
• Utilize knowledge of IT principles, methods and security regulations and policies to carry out established base-wide policy to administer the INFOSEC (also known as COMPUSEC) program.
• Implement procedures to ensure protection of information transmitted to the installation, among organizations on the installation, and from the installation on the local or wide area networks, the world-wide-web, or other communications modes.
• Administer the Communications Security (COMSEC) program. Control and protect all cryptographic material and administer the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP).
• Conduct semi-annual functional reviews of all COMSEC user accounts, inspecting COMSEC facilities, reviewing procedures, and auditing all cryptographic holdings.
• Administer the COMPUSEC Program and protect Information Technology (IT) assets against unauthorized, accidental, or deliberate modification, disclosure, and destruction of data.

Requirements

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• A security clearance may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.