IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number D2584000 and is part of the ID G6 Info Systems, National Guard. INDEFINITE POSITION- MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. Responsibilities 1. Manages the Command's Communication Security (COMSEC) Program and serves as the installation COMSEC Account Manager for a National Guard state Headquarters as the technical expert/authority responsible for all aspects of safeguarding, accounting, and supply control of COMSEC material. Maintain accurate documentation for inventories, issuance, destructions, possession, and reports in accordance with current regulations, guidance, and procedures. Generate, maintain and submit paperwork to appropriate authority IAW regulation and policy. Coordinates the receipt, preparation, issuance and destruction of all COMSEC material for the account. Responsible for the maintenance, patching, and upgrades to the key management information system(s). 2. Advises the Command on the development and implementation of COMSEC related policy and procedures based on higher agency policies, directives, and command requirements. Subject matter expert on crypto & encryption devices; fill devices, COMSEC equipment, key generation, and all electronic communication systems. Prepare the command for all internal or external inspections and audits. Develop and update Risk Assessments, Emergency Plans, and all others planning material IAW regulation and policy. Report findings of audits/inspections to the command develop any account remediation plans as a result of an inspection or audit for command review. Ensures the states' and subordinate unit COMSEC programs comply with higher governing authority policies and guidelines. 3. Ensures individual training and compliance necessary to maintain required COMSEC account access and Information System Privileged Access to perform required roles and functions across all COMSEC accounts. Provide training and resources for accounts holders on the safeguarding, accounting, and supply control of COMSEC material, as well as the function and usage of COMSEC devices, equipment and key generation. 4. As a trained and qualified COMSEC Command Inspector, conducts audits and inspections of subordinate accounts, and coordinates with applicable organizations/offices to resolve complex COMSEC issues. Conducts inspections of peer organizations when requested. Ensures the physical security and proper storage of the commands COMSEC facilities across the state/territory. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: WO1 to W04 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USAJobs resume builder.IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME.Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.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. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistance, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaption of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Must have experience in in-depth understanding and analysis of IT issues in the assigned areas. Must have the ability to make decisions concerning what has to be done typically involve assessment of situations complicated by continuing changes in system configuration to meet mission needs and rapidly evolving technology and security threats. Must have experience with independent, or interagency coordination, to develop new methods and techniques to resolve highly complex technical issues. Must have experience with a broad range of IT principles, methods, advancements, policies, systems concepts and analysis, design, development, testing and applications to include hardware and software. Must have knowledge of ,and skill in supporting the parent organization's and subordinate organizations' network architecture, topology and protocols; ability to study existing architecture of installation systems and test possible enhancements. Must have knowledge of, and skill to install and maintain software and hardware, control current versions and future releases of application software, and document the physical configuration of the organization's information systems and command and control (C2) systems. Education There are no educational 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.