Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S Air Force; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Force on a military base seeks qualified IT security personnel to manage and enforce information security programs, including INFOSEC and COMPUSEC, protecting communications and cryptographic assets. The role emphasizes adherence to security regulations and robust asset protection.

Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary, or term with a full-time schedule. This public notice aims to gather applications for possible referral or selection and may involve additional requirements

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Males must register for Selective Service.
• May be subject to random drug testing.
• Security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

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

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.