Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Air Force Civilian Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) for the Advanced Training Directorate, Weather Systems Branch, at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This role requires Top-Secret clearance, RMF/A&A experience, and DoD 8570 IAM Level II/III credentials.

You will lead cybersecurity requirements across a large, multi-location IT environment, maintain eMASS security packages to achieve ATO, and coordinate with ISSOs and program managers.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active security clearance (Top-Secret) required.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level 2/3 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAM credential (e.g., CISSP/CISM/CAP/CASP+) within 6 months is preferred.
• This is a drug testing position.
• Six months to obtain required certifications if not currently held.
• Experience leading cybersecurity requirements in large IT environments.
• Familiarity with RMF and A&A lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity requirements across a large IT environment and multiple locations.
• Maintain security packages in eMASS to achieve and preserve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Perform risk assessments and implement security controls; support vulnerability management.
• Coordinate with ISSOs, system owners, and program managers to resolve cybersecurity challenges.
• Present authorization decisions, security exceptions, and risk assessments at reviews.
• Maintain RMF/A&A process adherence and continuous monitoring posture.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

A&A process

Vulnerability management

HBSS/ESS

eMASS

DISA STIGs

Security authorization

Stakeholder advisory

DoD 8140/8570

Communication skills

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

HBSS/ESS

DISA STIGs

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) for the Advanced Training Directorate Division Weather Systems Branch, (NH-2210-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

This position can close at any time.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 75

Qualifications/Requirements

The mission of the AFLCMC Advanced Training Directorate Division Weather Systems Branch (AFLCMC/WNR) is arming warfighters with advanced training capabilities to dominate evolving global threats. Requires experience in leading and solving complex cybersecurity requirements in a large Information Technology (IT) environment, across multiple geographically separated locations in support of the Advanced Training Directorate. Requires experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and meeting cyber security requirements Requires a person with a Top-Secret security clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Financial Management Statement (if applicable)
• Active security clearance
• Current Department of Defense (DoD) 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAM Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Desired Skills

Risk Management & Compliance, Government Databases & Tools (eMASS), Vulnerability & Security Tools, Directives & Regulations

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Expertise: Advanced professional knowledge of cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, and methods, as well as operational familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Assess & Authorize (A&A) lifecycle.
• Government Compliance & Tool Proficiency: Active experience managing, inputting, and maintaining system security packages within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to achieve and preserve an Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Security Assessment & Vulnerability Management: Knowledge of vulnerability mitigation practices and experience executing system scans using tools such as ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution), interpreting HBSS/ESS telemetry, and implementing DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).
• Program & Stakeholder Advisory: Skill in directing, advising, and integrating the efforts of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), system owners, and program managers to resolve complex cybersecurity challenges, formulate security mitigation strategies, and maintain a robust continuous monitoring posture.
• Exemplary Communication & Liaison Capability: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to represent the division or directorate at Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) or Air Force-wide technical reviews, presenting and justifying authorization decisions, security exceptions, and technical risk assessments.
• Professional DoD 8140/8570 Certification: Possession of (or the ability to obtain within 6 months) a commercial security credential aligning with DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II or III (such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP+).
• Professional Experience Equivalent: Progressively responsible, specialized professional experience in cybersecurity, system administration, or network engineering that demonstrates the capability to perform senior-level ISSM duties. A Bachelor's degree is not required; qualified military or civilian technical experience in cybersecurity environments may fully substitute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.