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IT SPEC INFOSECNETWORK - TITLE 32 Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units 117 COS Apply Print Share Save
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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for an IT Spec InfosecNetwork Position Description Number D2341000 located in the 117th COS Hunter AFB GA. This is a full-time Excepted Permanent dual status position which requires Georgia Air National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration Open to members of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve or Air Force Active Duty component.
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Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/27/2026 to 12/31/2026
Salary 74678 to - 97087 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 11
Location 1 vacancy in the following location Hunter AFB GA
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Excepted
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Top Secret
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number GA-12920441-AF-26-127
Control number 862387500
This job is open to Help National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency Open to members of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve or Air Force Active Duty component.
Duties
Help The following are the responsibilities of an IT Spec InfosecNetwork GS-2210-11:
Performs cyberspace operations that protect and defend or assess the capability to protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Provides for mission assurance of information systems by incorporating protection, detection, and reaction capabilities. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. Operates in-garrison and deployed cyberspace weapon systems. Performs activities such as 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. Specializes in one or more of the following tasks:
a. Evaluates and assesses 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. Conducts evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Ensures system backups are performed to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of customer network perimeter and internal defenses.
b. Hunts for and illuminates advanced persistent threats in DOD Cyber systems and protects priority DOD missions for a specified duration. Detects, discovers, and characterizes advanced adversary tradecraft. Monitors target systems/networks for unusual activity to identify and remove adversary activity that evade routine security measures on assigned cyber terrain.
c. Performs analysis and design of automated and manual systems related to the network. Provides data for intrusion detection analysis. Determines applicability of established methods. Provides technical advice to users. Examines and evaluates alternative means of satisfying user requirements. Suggests technically feasible approaches and makes recommendations regarding the most effective countermeasures.
d. Replicates tactics, techniques, and procedures of specific cyber threats as appropriate to evaluate cyber defenses and prepare DOD defensive cyber operations. Assesses posture and processes from an outside perspective. Provides the ability to plan, conduct, enhance counter infiltration operations, mission protection operations, cyber readiness operations, cyber threat emulation operations, and counter-measure development.
e. Conducts cyber key terrain analysis and mission-oriented mapping identifying cyber dependencies in mission owner network. Develops courses of action for risk mitigation and mission defense and leads development of written plans which integrate team capabilities to provide these effects.
f. Assesses and evaluates vulnerabilities and/or adversary activity in industrial control system (ICS) enclaves. Detects, characterizes, and resolves insecurities in ICS networks. Reviews and analyzes ICS network traffic configurations and operating procedures and provides recommendations to improve system security posture.
Prepares Unit Training Assembly Annual Training and currency training events for Mission Ready Cyberspace Operators and is prepared for events in order to optimize training time available. Monitors assigned military members go-no-go readiness status and ensures deficiencies are recognized. Works with scheduling section to provide opportunities for assigned members to maintain full mission readiness. Ensures training for each event has been prepared and is ready. Coordinates with maintenance section to ensure all assigned equipment is in good working condition and ready for each training and mission event.
Consults with supervisors, Drill Status Guardsmen specialists, vendors, and sister Cyberspace Operations Units to procure and maintain training range devices and software that realistically emulate mission networks which are flexibly re-configurable to emulate as needed to prepare for Cyber Protection and Industrial Control System defense missions. Assists with oversight and maintenance of the units digital offline training environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Help Conditions of employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance. Must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, and current AF directives. Recruitment and Relocation incentives may be available.
Qualifications Each applicant must fully substantiate in her/his own words that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.
Military Grades: E5 - E7
Compatible Military Assignments: 1N471A and 1N472
GENERAL EXPERIENCE Experience, education, 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, assistant computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.
Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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. At the GS-11 level: A Ph.D. or equivalent or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
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/RegVerwf/Registration.aspx.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
How to Apply Help 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/12920441
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Agency contact information Lyntrell Jacobs Phone: 678-569-5721 Email: lyntrell.jacobs.civ@army.mil Address: GA 116 Operations Group Bldg 2039 Rm 109 Robins AFB, GA 31098 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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Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
How to Apply Help 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/12920441
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login); all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status.
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Agency contact information Lyntrell Jacobs Phone: 678-569-5721 Email: lyntrell.jacobs.civ@army.mil Address: GA 116 Operations Group Bldg 2039 Rm 109 Robins AFB, GA 31098 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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Air National Guard Units
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your state, and your community.
Agency contact information Lyntrell Jacobs Phone: 678-569-5721 Email: lyntrell.jacobs.civ@army.mil Address: GA 116 Operations Group Bldg 2039 Rm 109 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for an IT Spec InfosecNetwork Position Description Number D2341000 located in the 117th COS Hunter AFB GA. This is a full-time Excepted Permanent dual status position which requires Georgia Air National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration Open to members of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve or Air Force Active Duty component.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/27/2026 to 12/31/2026
Salary 74678 to - 97087 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 11
Location 1 vacancy in the following location Hunter AFB GA
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Excepted
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Top Secret
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number GA-12920441-AF-26-127
Control number 862387500
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