Information System Security Manager, SLD 45/SCS Job in Patrick AFB, FL

Vacancy No. SF-FY26-6S-NH-2210-3-SPLASH Department Space Systems Command
Salary $94,383.00 to $145,906.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/7/2026 Close Date 1/14/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Patrick AFB, FL


Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Patrick Force Base, FL is searching for an Information System Security Manager to support SLD 45/SCS (NH-2210-03, GS12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Serves as the Space Launch Delta 45 Communications Flight Director's Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) status of the classified and unclassified network enclaves. Serve as the lead technical consultant on all matters of network and system security, providing expert guidance to leadership. Evaluates the cybersecurity compliance of the information systems requesting and/or connected to Space Launch Delta 45 networks. Cybersecurity technical expert on support agreements and contractual requirements.



Ideal Candidate:
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. Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). Thorough working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts to include the principles and practices associated with Computer Security (COMPUSEC), TEMPEST and Communications Security (COMSEC ). Hold a current DoD recognized Level II cybersecurity 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
  • Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
  • This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
  • Incumbent must achieve the required DoDI 8140 Certification within nine (9) months of entry on

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.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

Required Documents

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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