Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB, FL is searching for a Cybersecurity Specialist, SLD 45/SC (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) for the Space Launch Delta 45 and mission partners. Maintains accountability for sensitive cryptographic materials and related COMSEC information.
Manages the TEMPEST program developing procedures and enforcing directives governing communication and computer systems for the Space Launch Delta 45 and mission partners. Designs and recommends solutions to resolve complex issues arising from unusual mission requirements.
Information System Security Manager (ISSM), serves as the Space Launch Delta 45 Communication Flight Director's advisor for Assess and Authorize (A&A) status of the enclaves and management's technical consultant for network and standalone systems.
Manages the COMPUSEC security discipline designing policy and procedures governing base wide computer and communications systems for Space Launch Delta 45 and mission partners connected to the enclaves.
Ideal Candidate:
Expert knowledge of the Communications Security (COMSEC). Skills in the tools and technology used to Manage the COMSEC program (i.e. Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system, Simple Key Loaders (SKL's)) etc. Thorough working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts to include the principles and practices associated with COMSEC. Hold a current DoD8140 Security + (or equivalent) certification at a minimum.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and computer security principles associated with COMPUSEC, TEMPEST, accreditation standards, and COMSEC.
2. Expert knowledge of NSA Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) program and skills with electronic cryptographic key management tools,
3. Expert knowledge of the Assess and Authorize (A&A) Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Skills in the tools and technology used to automate the A&A process (i.e. eMASS).
4. Knowledge of a wide range of computer-communication concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex hardware and software security issues.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- 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.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- PCS / Incentive funding is not authorized.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
- Position will close in 7 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- Incumbent must achieve the required DoDI 8140 Certification within nine (9) months of entry on duty. Incumbent must maintain continuing education requirements IAW applicable certification level.
Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed
here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.