Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Defense; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking qualified candidates for positions related to information security and COMSEC administration. The role focuses on implementing security regulations to safeguard information across base networks and communications channels.

Responsibilities include administering COMSEC and CAP, conducting semi-annual reviews, and ensuring protection of IT assets and cryptographic material. Applicants may be subject to random drug testing and non-standard work hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer INFOSEC/COMPUSEC programs per policy.
• Protect information transmitted on local/wide area networks and the world-wide-web.
• Conduct functional reviews of COMSEC user accounts and audit cryptographic holdings.
• Protect IT assets and data from unauthorized disclosure or destruction.
• Ensure COMPUSEC procedures and cryptographic material are securely managed.

Skills

InfoSec awareness

Policy compliance

Security regulations

Tools

COMSEC program

CAP access

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.