IT Specialist - Wing Information Assurance Manager

Air Force Civilian Service; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a full-time Information Technology Specialist (GS-2210-11) to serve as the Wing Information Assurance Manager at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA. The role requires US citizenship, TS/SCI eligibility, and the ability to obtain IA certification within 6 months.

Telework up to 20% may be possible with supervisory approval; incumbent must reside in the local commuting area. Close date for this position is at the agency's discretion.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must obtain and maintain IA certification within 6 months of duties.
• Drug Test Designated Position; able to meet recall/ mobilization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as base Information Assurance (IA) Specialist and focal point for IA.
• Manage COMPUSEC, AFEKMS, Emission Security, and IA Awareness Programs.
• Plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks.

Skills

IT security principles

INFOSEC requirements

Network security

Risk assessment

Security accreditation

COMPUSEC

Tools

AFEKMS

Job description

Advance the Mission with Us—AFCS Information Technology Careers Need Talent Ready to Expand Innovation and Strengthen National Security.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Information Technology (IT) Specialist (GS-2210-11), to perform as the Wing Information Assurance Manager working at the 461st Air Control Networks Squadron (ACNS), Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Warner Robins, Georgia.

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 ($78,972 - $89,504) based on experience.

The incumbent may be eligible for telework up to 20% based on supervisory approval. Incumbent must live in local commuting area of the organization.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as base Information Assurance (IA) Specialist who is the wing commander’s authority and focal point for IA. You will manage the communication-computer security (COMPUSEC) program, Air Force Electronic Key Management System (AFEKMS), Emission Security, and IA Awareness Programs.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility to gain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Information Assurance certification within 6 months of assigned duties.

This is a mission essential and key position and may not be vacated in time of emergency or mobilization. The incumbent must be removed from military recall status and may not become a member of the ready reserves.

• Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of IT Information Security (INFOSEC) requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and advise on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews.
• Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
• Knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media equipment, equipment configuration, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.

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.

As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer