What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist (Infosec) position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Jan. 31, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time IT Specialist (INFOSEC), (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron (412 CS/SCXSA) at Edwards Air Force Base.
Serves in the Wing Cybersecurity Office by administering and managing the overall Information Assurance (IA) program to include Emissions Security (TEMPEST), Computer Security (COMPUSEC), Local Registration Authority (LRA), Remanence Security, Operations Security (OPSEC) and IA Awareness programs. Performs site accreditation surveys, routes accreditation packages and initiates protective measures after IA incidents are discovered.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $103,316 - $159,716 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: No travel
Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- 2 years of experience in cybersecurity desired
- 2 years of software approval desired
- 2 years of Risk Management Framework experience desired
Major Duties:
- Serves as a Wing A&A and COMPUSEC specialist. Applies Information Technology (IT) security principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources and information processed throughout the system's life cycle.
- Establishes and publishes base-wide policy to manage the various aspects of the COMPUSEC program and provides guidance in its implementation and in procedures used in the development and operation of the various existing and emerging COMPUSEC program's policies and directives.
- Serves as an ISSM for IT systems as directed Validates threats and vulnerabilities to the information systems to ensure the appropriate level of protection.
- Provides oversight, guidance, and direction to ensure the wing IAAP, TEMPEST, COMPUSEC, and A&A programs are thorough and effective.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- Information Assurance Certification is condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, certification must be achieved w/in 6 months. Failure to receive proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
- Knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews.
- Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from uses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
- Knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media, equipment, equipment configuration, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications. 5. Ability to apply findings of assessments to mitigate IT security risks through the implementation of corrective actions.
- Ability to apply policies, principles, and IT security concepts sufficient to carry out activities leading to security C&A.
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $103,316 - $159,716
