Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Cybersecurity Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 20%

Recruitment/Relocation available

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Cybersecurity Specialist, GG-2210-13, at USSTRATCOM, Security Test and Risk Evaluation Branch (J672), Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. Base salary range $107,501 - $139,753 with up to 20% telework and possible recruitment/relocation. U.S.

Citizens required; must obtain and retain TOP SECRET with SCI access. Designated Drug Testing Position with DoD CES personnel system participation.

Job description

Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full‑time Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Cybersecurity Specialist, GG-2210-13, at the US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Security Test and Risk Evaluation Branch (J672), at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Base Salary Range: $107,501 - $139,753

up to 20% telework

Recruitment, and Relocation may be available

This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Personnel System position aligned under authorities of Section 1599f, of Title 10, Chapter 81 United States Code and DOD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.

Required 3-year probationary period for new Federal government appointments.

CES applies and documents Veterans’ Preference IAW Department of Defense (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3005.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

The primary purpose of the position is: To exercise responsibility for Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) computer security policy and nuclear system authorization support to USSTRATCOM; to monitor and ensure the integration of OSD, DoD, JCS, and Nuclear Support Staff (NSS) security policies throughout DoD and USSTRATCOM ensuring nuclear mission accomplishment within applicable security and legal guidelines; and to serve as a cybersecurity expert on security policy and system authorization activities directly supporting USSTRATCOM.

U.S. Citizenships Required.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Advanced knowledge of nuclear command, control, and computer (NC3) systems and related concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments; analyze and develop recommendations to improve the NC3 cybersecurity environment; and to develop and interpret NC3 policies, procedures, and strategies governing DoD nuclear system cybersecurity.

Expert knowledge of IT security concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to develop solutions to complex cybersecurity issues, to design and implement DoD-wide NC3 cybersecurity assessments; and to evaluate cybersecurity impacts within both existing DoD environments and emerging information technologies.

Broad and extensive knowledge of current DoD Nuclear computer network defense framework; NC3 network and information system operations; and DoD computer security policies, procedures, and directives related to the protection of the Nuclear Communications Infrastructure.

Skill in applying analytical models and conducting cybersecurity assessments in a multi-system environment.

Ability to design, conduct, and coordinate comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments; to ensure rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, technical guidance, and practices to all components of the architecture; and to prepare recommendations to resolve critical cybersecurity issues regarding DoD NC3 systems.

Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role.

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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity