SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 148,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters in Lackland AFB, Texas, seeks a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) to lead 33 CYOS Operations and exercise second-level supervisory authorities over the Directorate of Operations.

The role emphasizes mission-ready cyber operations, IA certification within six months, and adherence to DoD cyber standards, with telework eligibility noted in postings.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 33 CYOS Operations.
• Directs the execution of mission operations including Detection, Prevention, and Response to malicious events across over one-million workstations.
• Communicates the cyber strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to employees within DO.
• Assists in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.

Job description

SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Lackland AFB, Texas
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Directorate of Operations. Salary ranges include local market supplements.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 33 CYOS Operations. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs the execution of mission operations including the Detection, Prevention, and Response to malicious or suspicious events across over one-million computer workstations within the AFIN and at various networks with multiple classification levels.

Exercises broad responsibility and authority for planning and managing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations and communicating the cyber strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to employees within DO. Assists in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.

Requirements & Education

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D POSITION DESIGNATION: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

DRUG TESTING: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. IA CERTIFICATION: Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment.

This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

TRAINING COMPLIANCE: Compliance with Air Force training specified in the Training and Readiness Manual; and applicable higher headquarters guidance memoranda for Cyber-Crew Training, Standardization and Evaluation, and Cyberspace Operations, is a condition of employment. The incumbent must achieve and maintain appropriate qualification requirements as specified and attain Mission Ready (MR) certification within 10 duty days after MQT.

The Deputy Director may extend this period only in cases where the member is unable to achieve full Mission Readiness (MR) by the designated time through no fault of his/her own. Delays due to an individual's course/certification failures and an individual's failure to plan adequate time to meet all requirements cannot be waivered. Failure to achieve and maintain MR requirements may result in removal from this position.

If an employee obtains MR but later loses his/her certification and is unable to regain certification, or the employee repeatedly regains and subsequently loses MR in less than three-years' time, the employee will be considered in violation of the MR condition of employment and will be removed from this position and/or processed for termination of employment.

KEY DESIGNATION: The duty of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.

(IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") TRAINING DURATION: Training required/provided for this position may be 80 hours or longer in duration and may require that the employee sign Continuing Service Agreement to attend the course. For all IQT, MQT or training required for position-related certification/readiness or continuing education, the employee must accept the CSA as a condition of employment.

CYBER SPECIFICATIONS: The incumbent requires strategic, operational and tactical expertise in cyberspace operations with hands-on experience in Defensive Cyberspace Operations, TTP development and execution, Threat Emulation, Hunt Methodology, Incident Response, Traffic Analysis, and Adversarial Tactics in order to fulfill a role as a senior DCO analyst/supervisor. CYBER CERTIFICATIONS: Cybersecurity Certification is a condition of employment.

This position includes Cybersecurity work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $148275 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.