Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Defense; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Direct childcare discounts

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense seeks an INFOSEC/COMPUSEC specialist to implement base-wide security controls and protect communications. Duties include administering COMSEC, managing cryptographic materials, and enforcing security policies across networks and partners.

U.S. citizenship and possible security clearance are required; applicants may be subject to Selective Service and random drug testing. The position may involve irregular hours and overtime per mission needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for consideration.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Security clearance may be required.
• Willingness to work variable hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer the INFOSEC/COMPUSEC program across the installation.
• Implement procedures to protect information transmitted within and outside the network.
• Administer the COMSEC program and manage cryptographic material.
• Conduct semi-annual reviews of COMSEC user accounts and holdings.
• Ensure protection of IT assets against unauthorized modification or disclosure.

Skills

INFOSEC knowledge

COMSEC awareness

Policy enforcement

IT security concepts

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.