TITLE 5 IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (MI 110th CS) Job in Battle Creek, MI

Vacancy No. MI-12683516-T5-AF-25-065 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $74,532.00 to $96,887.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/10/2025 Close Date 2/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Battle Creek, MI


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (MI 110th CS), Position Description Number NGT58212P1 and is part of the MI 110 Airlift Wing, National Guard.

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***

This position is located in the Information Systems Function Branch, Communications Division Flight, Mission Support Directorate Group, of an ANG Aviation Wing Flying Activity. Primary Duties are to serve as the Base Information Assurance Manager and focal point for Information Warfare and all telecommunications and information technology security related functions at Flying Wing, Tenants and geographically separated units if assigned. This position establishes base policy, manages, operates, and maintains the Computer Security (COMPUSES), Certification and Accreditation program, Emissions Security (EMSEC), Security Awareness Training and Education (SATE) Information Assurance Awareness Program, Malicious Logic Program, FORTEZZA Operational Security Program, Information Condition (INFOCON), Base Network Security program, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and the Multilevel Security (MLS) systems. Serves as the Base Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager to include Secure Voice Communications Device program management and managers the Air Force Electronic Key Management System (AFEKMS), in units where a COMSEC account is assigned.

This position performs duties necessary to accomplish information security functions in support of programs essential to state Air National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions.

1. Manages the COMSEC account for the Wing/Base and subordinate units. Ensures that the COMSEC Responsible Officer's (CRO's), Secure Telephone Unit (STUIII) Voice Responsible Officer's (SRO's) (SVRO's), and FORTEZZA Responsible Officers (FRO's), comply with Air Force , National Guard, state, Federal laws and applicable regulations.

2. Serves as the Base Computer Security (COMPUSEC) Manager. Establishes and publishes base wide policy, as required, to effectively manage the Wing/Base COMPUSEC programs. Serves as Wing/Base Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Assists all Wing/Base organizations in the development of all certification and accreditation packages in accordance with prescribing directives.

3. Manages, develops, and conducts the base computer Security Awareness Training and Education Information Assurance Awareness Program. Maintain master records SATE Information Assurance Awareness training for the Wing and supported GSU's, providing statistical data to command authorities as required.

4. Serves as the central focal point for all Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) system vulnerability alerts. Ensures Network Control Center, local functional system administrators (FSA's), Client Support Administrators (CSA's) and users, install all security patches comply with security procedures, and identified vulnerabilities are corrected.

5. Coordinates with higher headquarters (HHQ) elements, Program Management Offices, Specific System/Hardware Support Elements, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendors and vendor contracted support facilities for issue resolution. Research includes using various means and media to obtain needed information to accomplish the task.

The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • This position conducts information assurance functions. The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification.
  • Certification requirements are outlines in DoD Instruction 8570.01-M

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Experiences as a Defense Personnel Cyberspace Operations CPT-ICS Team Member and performed cyberspace operations that protected and defended (or assessed the capability to protect and defend) information and information systems by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, integrity and non-repudiation. Experienced in mission assurance of information systems by incorporating protection, detection, and reaction capabilities. Competent in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs. Experiences included working with in-garrison and deployed cyberspace weapon systems. Competent in configuring and monitoring hardware and software for systems operation, processing and control of data flow, and client-server multi-user system support, including network management or administration. Experiences must include two or more of the following business tasks: Evaluating and assessing vulnerabilities of customer network and application server hardware, operating systems, and peripheral network equipment, such as routers, bridges, switches, attached cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators. Experienced in searching and illuminating advanced persistent threats in DOD Cyber systems and protects priority DOD missions for a specified duration. Skilled in performing analysis and design of automated and manual systems related to the network. Identified and provided data for intrusion detection analysis. Experienced in replicating tactics, techniques, and procedures of specific cyber threats as appropriate to evaluate cyber defenses and prepare DOD defensive cyber operations; and assessed postures and processes from an outside perspective. Conducted cyber key terrain analysis and mission-oriented mapping that identified cyber dependencies in mission owner network. Skilled in developing courses-of-action for risk mitigation and mission defense into written plans that integrated team capabilities. Experiences included work accomplished to prepare and coordinate operators, resources, facilities and equipment schedules, in coordination with unit and flight commanders, in order to ensure training, currency, and mission timelines and objectives were met. Experiences may include the assessment and evaluation of mission vulnerabilities and/or adversary activity in ICS enclaves. Experienced in detecting, characterizing, and resolving insecurities in ICS networks. Experienced in conducting reviews and analyzing ICS network traffic, configurations, and operating procedures and provided methods to improve system security posture. Experienced in the Air Force currency and additional national-level requirements to execute US Cyber Command's Defend-the-Nation priority. Skilled in presenting formal and informal briefing and written reports in regard to the Cyber program mission readiness. Competent in preparing Unit Training Assembly, Annual Training and currency training events for Mission Ready Cyberspace Operators to optimize training times. Knowledgeable on unit military members' go-or-no-go readiness status and skilled to recognize deficiencies. Experiences included providing opportunities for assigned members to maintain full mission readiness. Experienced in coordinating with the unit's maintenance section to ensure all assigned equipment is in good working condition and ready for each training and mission event. Competent in consulting with Wing supervisors, Drill Status Guardsmen, specialists, vendors, and sister Cyberspace Operations Units that resulted in procuring and maintaining the range devices and software that provided realistic mission networks training in order to prepare for Cyber Protection and Industrial Control System defense missions.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education

Education Requirements to substitute for Specialize Experience.

All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: 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.

GS-11 (or equivalent): Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference.

For more information on Veteran's Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.

2. For Veteran's Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation for your preference claims. Which includes, but is not limited to: SF-15, Veterans Administration Preference/Disability memo, DD214(s), Written correspondence from your branch for discharge/release pending. If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting supervisor.

3. Other supporting documents:

  • Education Transcripts (If applicable)
  • SF-50 - MANDATORY (Most current copy)

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12683516

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

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Agency contact information

MI HRO Air Staffing
Address
MI 110 Airlift Wing
3367 W Dickman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49015-1291
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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