IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Army National Guard Units

United States

On-site

USD 75,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-11, stationed at Johnston, IA. The role focuses on auditing information systems for compliance with security directives and maintaining accreditation across systems.

Responsibilities include reviewing change processes, conducting ongoing privileged account audits, and developing awareness of current threats. A Secret clearance is required; education substitutions may apply, with a deadline of 2026-10-14.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.
To receive credit for education, provide college transcripts.

Responsibilities

Conducts audits of information systems compliance for network devices, servers and end user devices per security directives.
Reviews accreditation processes and ensures all elements align with Army, command and DoD security directives.
Investigates security incidents, reports findings to leadership and remediates per guidance from cybersecurity providers.

Skills

Audits of information systems

Security incident handling

Access controls reviews

Threat knowledge

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units
Department: Department of the Army
Location: Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: G6, Johnston, IA

Key Responsibilities

As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-11 your duties are below. Conducts audits of information systems compliance, to include network devices; servers; and end user devices, related to security standards, guides and application updates to enable and ensure accreditation of all systems IAW with all command, Army, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures.

Ensures that all elements are in compliance with guidance concerning accreditation of automated information systems, risk management, control of computer viruses, and other similar issues. 45% Reviews Army Training and Certification Tracking System, approves new user accounts, and conducts ongoing audits to ensure all privileged and user accounts comply with Army Standards.

25% Conducts investigation of security incidents reports findings to leadership and remediates findings based on guidance from the cybersecurity service provider and IAW with all command, Army, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures to include: computer viruses and sanitation of highly classified information from organization.

15% Reviews submissions to Change Configuration Board, or other bodies proposing changes, to network or information systems and applications and makes recommendations to senior cybersecurity team lead. 10%. Maintains an operational knowledge base of past, current and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, online research, and information sharing between other Cybersecurity/Information Assurance professionals.

Must anticipate the effects of new emerging technology and develop policies to control it to prevent security violations. Makes recommendations regarding policies and/or procedures to prevent or react to security concerns. 5%. Performs other duties as assigned. D2524P01

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75284 – $97875/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.