Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Defense; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense seeks an IT security professional to implement and manage INFOSEC/COMPUSEC programs at the installation, ensuring adherence to security policies and protection of information across networks.

Duties include protecting communications security materials, conducting semi-annual reviews, administering the COMPUSEC program, and ensuring readiness for potential security clearances and drug testing.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer the INFOSEC program (COMPUSEC) and protect IT assets per policy.
• Implement procedures to protect information transmitted within and outside the installation across networks.
• Administer COMSEC program and manage cryptographic material and CAP access.
• Conduct semi-annual functional reviews of COMSEC user accounts, facilities, and holdings.
• Oversee COMPUSEC program to prevent unauthorized modification, disclosure, or destruction of data.

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.