IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Prepares for, maintains currency for, and executes an advanced role in Cyberspace Operations. Utilizes knowledge of systems security principles and concepts of emerging Information Technology (IT) security developments, and of the infrastructure protection environment to select appropriate tools to be used by team members.
• Establishes methodology and determines best techniques to secure computer systems and to protect cyber key terrain from exploitation of information within these systems and/or to achieve other tasked objectives in cyberspace.
• Leverages knowledge of multiple entities with a stake in current operations to plan and build appropriate courses of action and training scenarios.
• Functions in at least one of the following advanced roles:
  • a. Cyberspace Crew Commander.
  • b. Cyberspace Operations Controller.
  • c. Operations Planner/Scheduler.
  • d. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cyberspace Operator.
  • e. National Mission Team Cyberspace Operator.
• Prepares Unit Training Assembly, Annual Training and currency training events for Mission Ready Cyberspace Operators to optimize training time available.
• Ensures training for each event has been prepared and is ready.
• Monitors assigned military members' go-no-go readiness status and ensures deficiencies are recognized.
• Works with scheduling section to provide opportunities for assigned members to maintain full mission readiness.
• Coordinates with maintenance section to ensure all assigned equipment is in good working condition and ready for each training and mission event.
• Conducts extensive research of new vulnerabilities and insecurities discovered in operating systems, application software, infrastructure and boundary protection devices.
• Investigates, analyzes, and develops methods that could be used to exploit these vulnerabilities.
• Conducts testing on training range to validate findings and to develop and refine methods and procedures to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Coordinates research and findings with the Cyberspace Weapons Officer for inclusion in unit and cyberspace community tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Conducts extensive research of tools currently being used to attack or gain unauthorized access to information networks.
• Analyzes and tests these tools on training range to determine effectiveness, stability, and scope of the tools.
• Recommends and refines tools for use on Cyberspace Weapon System to provide the customer with the best possible evaluation of their security posture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Officer

• Military membership in the Utah Air National Guard.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance.
• Must be certified IAW DOD 8140.03-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8140.03-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 8140.03-M, Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:
Have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

Organizational requirements:
* Must have Security + Certificate
* Must have TS/SCI security clearance.
* Must become qualified with 17S within 12 months of hire.

Specialized Experience GS-12 :
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-2210-11 (Must provide SF50 reflecting Occupational Series 2210 experience to validate response).
OR
Demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the activity, the agency and the department to recognize probable areas of interaction and to serve as a technical expert in systems/network security.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methods sufficient to assign and provide expert technical direction to team members concerning their role in vulnerability assessments.
• Thorough knowledge of network systems design, development, testing, installation, operating, management, and maintenance concepts and methods to provide and protect network services.
• Knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles and methods and of IT security products and services sufficient to evaluate and recommend the acquisition of, implement, and disseminate IT security tools, procedures, and practices to protect information assets.
• Extensive knowledge of information technology methods and information protection techniques and procedures. This includes government and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology using industry standards and an ability to understand the capabilities and limitations of software, utility programs, network management systems and programming.
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and operating systems; systems configuration and integration; maintenance, upgrades, and modifications.
• Extensive knowledge and skill in applying applicable policies, standards, directives, and operations manuals to perform systems analysis, evaluate approaches, offer advice, define alternative approaches, and coordinate requirements regarding the merits of proposed applications.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware, software, network operations functions, firewalls, packet switching communications protocols, and diagnostic tools to analyze difficult and complex system problems and provides resolutions.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, configuration management, and computer equipment requirements related to networks to assess vulnerabilities. Skill in evaluating innovative approaches in formulation of programs or systems specifications.

Education

None

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.