IT Cybersecurity - Group Technical Advisor/Senior Civilian

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses paid

STEM local market supplement potential

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (GG-2210-15) for the 318th Cyberspace Operations Group at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland AFB, TX. This Senior Civilian role delivers as Technical Advisor, guiding cyber defense efforts and enterprise-wide IT resilience.

Candidates must hold a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, obtain IA cert within 6 months, and be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Must obtain Information Assurance certification within 6 months of duties.
• Position requires mobility and eligibility for DoD program rules.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Information Assurance cert

Security clearance

Citizen

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 (IT) Cybersecurity Specialist, (GG-2210-15), performing as the Technical Advisor/Senior Civilian, for the 318th Cyberspace Operations Group (COG), at Joint Base (JB) San Antonio, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), in San Antonio, Texas.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Salary ($133,233 - $182,092) based on experience.

This position may offer Targeted Local Market Supplement if the incumbent possesses a STEM Degree.

Relocation expenses may be paid.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must CURRENTLY POSSESS a “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Must obtain & maintain the appropriate level of Information Assurance certification within 6 months of assigned duties.

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.

This is a Mission Essential & Key Position. Active Guard and Reserve personnel are not qualified.

This position requires the incumbent to sign an Air Force-Wide mobility commitment.

• Extensive professional knowledge and ability to plan, direct, and manage complex group and subordinate unit missions, goals, objective, and task across a large-scale military, civilian and contractor workforce; highest degree of ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and motivate subordinate supervisors and technical personnel; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, negotiate complex issues, and resolve personnel conflicts based on mature judgment, experience and recognized professional standing; and ability to integrate day-to-day operations, continuity of operations and execution of commander’s intent across a complex, globally distributed enterprise.


• Extensive knowledge of joint and Air Force cyberspace planning and operations including cyber capability development, operational test and evaluation, distributed cyber ranges, mission rehearsal, formal training, live-virtual-constructive environments, adversary emulation and threat-representative training environments, force generations and employment, cyberspace assessments and test, tactics, techniques, and procedures, relevant authorities, and integration of cyber and information warfare capabilities in support of Service, Joint, and national mission partners.


• Extensive knowledge of operating systems, networks, cloud and data environments, software and platform architectures, cyber ranges, modeling and simulation environments and test methodologies, and a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods; ability to maintain awareness of technological advances and predict how organizational leadership can meet future cyber capability requirements; and knowledge of and ability to organize and plan technology modernization and software development efforts, including agile and iterative development practices, sufficient to guide enterprise modernization, develop mission-realistic environment, assess operational risk, and evaluate readiness across IT, operational technology, and control system environments.


• High level of skill in strategic planning and subsequent financial resource management, including manpower, contracting, programming, budgeting, and execution; in-depth knowledge of cost-benefit analysis methods and analysis of performance date to prepare and defend plans, policies, Program Objective Memorandum submissions, unfunded requirements, infrastructure proposals, and other resource advocacy actions before senior leaders; and ability to establish and advocate resource needs in funding, personnel, training, facilities, simulators, equipment, and digital infrastructure.


• Ability to manage staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures, including the safeguarding of classified information, cyber workforce qualification requirements, and mission assurance standards; and ability to identify developmental needs, strengthen organizational capability, encourage self-development, and maintain disciplined execution in a mission-essential environment.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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