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 Supervisory IT Specialist (NH-2210-03) to work at the 704 Test Group, 704 Test Support Squadron, (704TSS/TGSH) at Holloman Air Force Base.
In this position you will serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Functions as the primary point of contact on all matters (technical and otherwise) involving the security of one or more enclaves, systems, or applications. Supports oversight of the 704 TG cybersecurity program to include architecture, requirements, policies, processes, and procedures. Maintains appropriate foundational knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and risk management proportional to the criticality of information stored or processed on Information Systems under their purview.
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Location: Alamogordo, NM (Holloman Air Force Base)
Typical 2024 salary range: $86,962 - $134,429 per year (includes locality)
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
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.Desired Skills:
- Three (3) years Cyber-vulnerability mitigation desired.
- Three (3) years Cybersecurity compliance and assessment desired.
- Three (3) years Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework desired.
Major Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and/or directs cyber, IT, or Information/knowledge management (IM) activities which comply with legal, regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs.
- Coordinates with program and project managers to other organizations and agencies in developing, operating, and modifying policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. Leads multi-disciplined teams to ensure mission completion. Represents the organization with higher levels of management and contractor organizations.
- Serves as a senior technical advisor on cyber, IT, or IM activities. Stays abreast of changes in policy direction, keeping leadership informed of impacts on organizational requirements.
- Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives. Consults with other organization personnel on IT concerns.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance TS/SCI
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- A professional degree at the bachelor’s level from an accredited institution in Cybersecurity/IT or a closely related field preferred but not required.
- Security+ Certification
- Lead information assurance manager (IAM) for all 704 TG SAP information technology systems.
- Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of SAP information technology applications.
- Administers the COMPUSEC Program and protects Information Technology (IT) assets against unauthorized, accidental, or deliberate modification, disclosure, and destruction of data.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
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, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
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