The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico is searching for an Information Systems Security Developer, SZIC (GS-2210-12).

Description:
Member will serve as a Delta ISSD for the planning, execution, and reporting of Information Assurance and Cyber Security disciplines for the space ground and launch systems throughout the Innovation & Prototyping delta. Ensures that the proper acquisition system protections are properly planned, implemented, and reported throughout the development lifecycle. Main goal is to ensure the appropriate application of information assurance and cyber security policies and procedures to protect Space system Command programs. Newly appointed ISSD will functions as a subject matter expert for application associated policies for both research and development as well as operational systems under development by SZI and their customer base (Air Force Research Labs, Air Force Operationally Responsive Space Office, United States Space Force, Defense Advanced Research Program Agency (DARPA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). systems, and facilities and cyber security policies and procedures to protect SSC/SZI programs, systems, and facilities. ISSD will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for assigned IT; ground stations and space vehicles. Ensure software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirement Guides (SRG)). Familiar in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, associated Security Control Families and the development of authorization decision packages to obtain Authority-to-Connect (ATCs), Interim Authority to Test (IATTs), etc.

As a member of the Cybersecurity Branch and Mission System Section that supports activities for space mission accreditation, technical performance, and program schedule issues ensuring all programs efforts comply with regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Balances IPT workloads and provides overall guidance and the subject matter expert on cyber awareness and controls. Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides/supports technical and programmatic work.

Ideal Candidate:
Member must be 8570, IAM II compliant.
- Member must meet OPM education standards Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Degrees in cybersecurity or Information Assurance (will accept a bachelor's in information systems security, Computer Science with Cybersecurity Concentration, or a master's degree in Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Management) are desired.
- Member must possess a Sec+/CASP+ or equivalent certification.

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.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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 / relocation funding is not authorized.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.

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.

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.

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.

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