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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/SC (NH-2210-03, GS12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Manages the TEMPEST program for the Space Launch Delta 45 and mission partners. Develops procedures and enforces directives governing communication and computer systems. Designs and recommend solutions to resolve complex issues arising from unusual mission requirements. Ensures appropriate countermeasures are in place to deny classified information captured in radiated signals at the least possible cost. Perform initial assessments of new computer and telecommunications equipment and facilities to identify the level of control(s) required. Accomplishes reassessments of existing systems as required or upon any change of equipment or operating environment. Coordinates with the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) for clarification of requirements and final approval. Develops and delivers periodic TEMPEST training to units/organizations supported.
Ideal Candidate:
Has existing Security + Certification, in-residence TEMPEST training, and two years' experience highly preferred. Incumbents 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. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Space Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. May be required to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and computer security principles associated with COMPUSEC, TEMPEST, accreditation standards, and COMSEC.
- Expert knowledge of NSA Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) program and skills with electronic cryptographic key management tools.
- 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).
- 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
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top – Secret/CS Security Clearance. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- PCS / Relocation funding is not authorized.
- Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
- Subject to TDY 15 days per year.
- Will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certification applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the position held.
- This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
- Employee must achieve the required DoDI 8140 Certification within nine (9) months of entry on duty. Incumbent must maintain continuing education IAW applicable certification level.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
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.
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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:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- 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
- 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.
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