IT SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical work in support of Cybersecurity, the purpose of which is to provide Information Technology (IT)security services to protect the integrity, accuracy and availability of a wide range of IT systems and networks.

DUTY l: Performs base-level Information Assurance Management (IAM), senior IT specialist, IA Certification and Accreditation (C&A), and security risk management duties. As the base IAM and Risk Management Framework Authorizing Official and network enclave Information Assurance Manager for the largest USAF educational-domain network, assumes primary responsibility for the IA posture and risk management of assigned circuit-enclaves and computer networks. DUTY2: Assesses DoD and AF policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IA and C&A activities. Plans, develops, and approves procedures and interprets policy related to IA and C&A activities. DUTY3: Functions as the senior AFIT information assurance and security risk analyst. Applies computer security requirements to safeguard IT systems and information. Safeguards against sabotage, tampering, and denial of service, espionage, fraud, misappropriation, misuses, or release of information to unauthorized persons. DUTY4: Serves as the AFIT IAM and networks security focal point at conferences and meetings and presents briefings. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees or special IT projects.