IT SPEC (INFOSEC/NETWORK) - TITLE 32

WorkScoop; Many (LA); On-site; USD 74,678 - 97,087; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives may be available

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Guard is seeking an IT Specialist (Infosec/Network) at Hunter AFB, GA. This full-time position requires GA National Guard membership and TS/SCI eligibility. Salary ranges $74,678–$97,087 per year (GS 11); telework is eligible.

You will perform cyberspace operations, risk and vulnerability assessments, and intrusion detection; ensure secure, resilient networks; coordinate training and readiness for cyberspace operators. DOD 8570.01-M certification and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• National Guard membership required; must be a member of a compatible assignment.
• Must obtain TS/SCI eligibility and maintain security clearance.
• DOD 8570.01‑M certification and applicable directives required.
• Background investigation and possible probationary period.
• Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information eligibility must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyberspace operations to protect information systems and ensure availability, integrity, confidentiality, and non‑repudiation.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems and configuration management.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities in network and server hardware, OS, routers and switches; ensure compliance and backups.
• Hunt for advanced threats, detect adversary activity, and implement countermeasures.
• Analyze and design network systems; provide intrusion detection analysis and countermeasures.
• Replicate attacker tactics to evaluate defenses and prepare defensive cyber operations.
• Conduct cyber terrain analysis and develop risk mitigation courses of action.
• Assess ICS enclave vulnerabilities and improve security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

Risk assessment

Intrusion detection

Network analysis

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent / 3 years grad education

Job description

Summary

National Guard Title 32 Exception Service position – IT Specialist (Infosec/Network), Position Description Number D2341000. Located in the 117th COS, Hunter AFB, GA.

Overview

Full‑time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position requiring Georgia Air National Guard membership.

Salary: $74,678 – $97,087 per year (GS 11). Promotion potential: None.

Work schedule: Full‑time. Travel: Occasional travel required.

Telework eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyberspace operations that protect and defend (or assess the capability to protect and defend) information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non‑repudiation.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems and configuration management to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.
• Evaluate and assess vulnerabilities of customer network and application server hardware, operating systems, routers, switches, and other peripheral network equipment; ensure compliance with applicable standards and maintain system backups.
• Hunt for and illuminate advanced persistent threats in DoD systems; detect, discover and characterize advanced adversary tradecraft, and remove adversary activity that evades routine security measures.
• Perform analysis and design of automated and manual network systems; provide intrusion detection analysis and recommend countermeasures.
• Replicate tactics, techniques and procedures of specific cyber threats to evaluate defenses and prepare defensive cyber operations.
• Conduct cyber key terrain analysis and mission‑oriented mapping; develop courses of action for risk mitigation and mission defense.
• Assess and evaluate vulnerabilities in industrial control system (ICS) enclaves, review network traffic and configurations, and provide recommendations to improve security posture.
• Prepare Unit Training Assembly, annual training and currency training events for Mission‑Ready Cyberspace Operators; coordinate scheduling, equipment readiness and training range devices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership required; must be a member of a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard.
• Selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation; may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance.
• Must be certified in accordance with DOD 8570.01‑M and applicable federal directives.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available.

Qualifications

• Military Grades: E5 – E7.
• Compatible Military Assignments: 1N471A and 1N472.
• General Experience: Basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles sufficient to understand automation stages.
• Specialized Experience: At least 36 months of experience, education or training in an appropriate computer applications or specialty area; experience in planning and coordinating tasks with external parties, developing project controls, and preparing cost/benefit documentation.
• Education: At the GS‑11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.