Air Force Civilian Service · 1 day ago
Cyberspace Protection Team (CPT) Mission Element Crew Member
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $181K/yrAir Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The role involves serving as a senior-skill-level defensive cyberspace operations technical expert and supporting mission assurance and information assurance for critical cyber terrain.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Barry Kowald, M.T.S.
Responsibilities
Support tasked Service, Combatant Command, and National Agency partners
Assist mission partners in ensuring the mission assurance (MA) and Information Assurance (IA) of critical key cyber terrain and mission areas
Enable the hardening of systems and networks against exploitation
Detect unauthorized, malicious, or adversary activity
Eliminate adversary presence
Assess defensive capabilities by utilizing leading-edge computer security technology, tactics, techniques, and procedures
Provide technical expertise in the performance of work requiring the application of cybersecurity principles, methods, and techniques
Apply cyber operations knowledge in the planning, research, design, development, test, evaluation, integration, modification, or exploitation of complex electronic and operational mission systems to support the organization's mission objectives
Lead mission teams consisting of Senior and Basic level military, civilian, and/or contractor personnel in the execution of operational mission tasks and objectives
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
This position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program and is subject to random drug testing
Advanced knowledge of and skill in application of the concepts, and practices in two or more of the following areas: cyberspace security, computer programming, networking, computer operating systems (Windows, UNIX), malware forensics; threat analysis, operations research, artificial intelligence/machine learning; cyber incident handling and response, penetration testing, software/malware reverse engineering, the application of Information Assurance (IA), Mission Assurance (MA) and threat hunting technologies and techniques, analysis of computer systems, operating systems, network communication protocols, computer and network architectures and virtual machine (VM) technology; ability to analyze and correlate data in order to distinguish evidence of attacks or intrusions from normal activity
Advanced knowledge of IA and MA technologies such as Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security (COMPUSEC), Emanation Security (EMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC), computer systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, and computer architectures; and computer security penetration tools and techniques
Extensive knowledge and skill in one or more of the following areas: computer operating systems (Unix, Windows, etc.) enterprise services, file systems, security, configuration and analysis; network operations and security including netflows, protocols, Packet Capture (PCAP), etc.; computer programming and scripting; malware identification and analysis; and system forensics
Advanced knowledge and skill in identifying, analyzing, articulating and executing program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization in support of major issues and operational challenges
Skill in developing new or modified work methods, processes, or information protection procedures; and ability to develop and articulate technical direction and approaches to formulating interoperability plans, implementation plans, and contingency plans involving communications and connectivity between major command and control systems; proficiency in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations
Ability to clearly and effectively discuss and present program objectives, managerial tasks, and technical information verbally and in writing to management and professional personnel at all levels within the Department of War (DoW) and other government agencies within timelines prescribed by regulation or management
Ability to effectively perform in both leadership and followership roles as part of teams comprised of military, federal civilian, and contract employees from within and outside of the employee's work center and unit. This includes effective interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to plan, organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers, as well as the ability to recognize and assume informal leadership and followership roles as appropriate to the team tasking and dynamics
This position requires information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of this additional duty to another employee within the organization
A valid driver's license is required for the position
A pre-employment physical examination is required and a condition of employment
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
Preferred
Security+
Network+
CySA+
This position is emergency essential (E-E). The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status
Benefits
Relocation incentive available for those who qualify.
Company
Air Force Civilian Service
A mission to support the men and women in uniform of the United States Air Force with our talent and dedication and service.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Greathouse, SFPC, SAPPC
Chief Security Officer
Brian Sommers
CRC Operations Planning Specialist
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