IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Air National Guard Units; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units seeks an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to manage COMSEC accounts, enforce security policies, and lead security training across the Wing/Base. The role involves overseeing the AFEKMS program and coordinating with CROs, SROs, SVROs, and FROs to maintain robust information security posture.

The position requires ensuring compliance with Air Force and National Guard regulations, conducting semi-annual reviews, and supporting incident response and patch management as part of a wide

Qualifications

• Experience in information security concepts and practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver security training for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with DoD/National Guard security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage COMSEC accounts and ensure compliance with Air Force, National Guard and federal laws.
• Provide training and guidance to CROs, SROs, SVROs, and FROs; maintain semi-annual reviews.
• Implement and manage AFEKMS operations and secure key transfer processes.

Skills

InfoSec

COMSEC management

Security policy

Training program design

Incident response

Tools

AFEKMS

EMSEC tools

TCNO monitoring

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number T58212P1 and is part of the ME 101st Communications Squadron, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the COMSEC account for the Wing/Base and subordinate units. Ensures that the COMSEC Responsible Officer's (CRO's), Secure Telephone Unit (STUIII) Voice Responsible Officer's(SRO's) (SVRO's), and FORTEZZA Responsible Officers (FRO's), comply with Air Force, National Guard, state, Federal laws and applicable regulations. Act as the sole point of contact to the wing commander concerning the Wing COMSEC posture.

Provide guidance to unit commanders, CRO's, SRO's SVRO's, FRO's, and COMSEC users. Establish training programs for CRO's, SRO's, and SVRO's, FRO's and alternates. Report deviations from established COMSEC and Security guidelines to higher headquarters. Assure semi-annual functional reviews of all COMSEC users' accounts are performed. Manages the AFEKMS program for the Wing/Base.

Initializes the system, performs system backups, determines operator access and control functions (privilege management), reloads and configures the operating system's parameters. Installs hardware and software and trains alternate(s) in the AFEKMS operations. Provides Data Transfer Device (DTD) Modern Key transfer device training to assigned CROs. Prepares Emergency Action Plans (EAP's) Operating instruction to ensure that the EAPs can be implemented immediately.

Itemizes procedures on task cards that are necessary while simultaneously preventing compromise of COMSEC material. Conducts and documents semi-annual dry runs involving all personnel associated with the COMSEC account.2. Serves as the Base Computer Security (COMPUSEC) Manager. Establishes and publishes base-wide policy, as required, to effectively manage the Wing/Base COMPUSEC programs. Serves as Wing/Base Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

Assists all Wing/Base organizations in the development of their individual COMPUSEC program. Manages, provides guidance and assists in the preparations of all certification and accreditation packages in accordance with prescribing directives. Makes recommendations to the Designated Approval Authority (DAA).

Uses state of the art information security software and hardware tools to gather information and manage security on assigned telecommunication networks and in the Wing/Base "firewall" or "Barrier Reef" software and hardware. Analyzes the information gathered to determine vulnerabilities, threats, and detect any compromises. Utilizes approved software to ensure Ensures user password configuration and use meets current standards.

May be required to assist investigating agency on cases of sensitive matters. Manage the Information Protection Assurance Assessment & Assistance Program (IPAAP)(IAAP) for the wing, tenants, and GSUs. Work with the Network Control Center (NCC), and the Regional Operations Security Control center (ROSC), to implement procedures to protect information on all networks managed by the NCC.

Performs IPAAP IAAP assessments, per prescribing directives, of all wing units and assigned GSUs.3. Manages, develops, and conducts the base computer Security Awareness Training and Education Information Assurance Awareness Program. Maintain master records of SATE Information Assurance Awareness training for the Wing and supported GSU's, providing statistical data to command authorities as required.

Serves as the Telecommunications Monitoring and Assessment Program(TMAP) Manager. Evaluates, advises, and trains agencies organizations and users throughout the entire Wing on TMAP requirements. Manages the Base Emissions Security (EMSEC) program. Assists computer systems users on all matters concerning Emissions Security. Performs EMSEC inspections and certifies areas/systems as appropriate. Complies with EMSEC directives and submits reports to appropriate MAJCOM.

Conducts EMSEC customer education. Establishes, maintains, and exercises Information Condition (INFOCON) adjustment plans and procedures, to ensure mission critical systems capabilities are maintained, and sustained. Responds to downward directed and local INFOCON change requirements. Advises local Command authorities of the necessities for local INFOCON changes, based on situation.

Serves as the central focal point for all Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) system vulnerability alerts. Ensures Network Control Center, local functional system administrators (FSA's), Client Support Administrators (CSA's) and users, install all security patches comply with security procedures, and identified vulnerabilities are corrected. Reports compliance status to higher headquarters within mandated time frames.

Assists users in determining equipment requirements to prescreen and determine if proposed system meets current COMPUSEC needs of the user requirements, to include future expansion, and comply with the AF computer security standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75278 – $97887/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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