ITSPEC (INFOSEC) (Title 5) - Air National Guard Units

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work in this series includes managing, supervising, leading, administering, developing, delivering, and supporting information technology (IT) systems and services. This series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. GS-12- 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. GS-11 DUTIES 1. Manages the COMSEC account for the Wing/Base and subordinate units. Ensures that the COMSEC Responsible Officer's, Secure Telephone Unit Voice Responsible Officer's, and FORTEZZA Responsible Officers, comply with Air Force, National Guard, state, Federal laws and applicable regulations. Act as the sole point of contact to the wing commander concerning the Wing COMSEC posture. Provide guidance to unit commanders, CRO's, SRO's SVRO's, FRO's, and COMSEC users. Establish training programs for CRO's, SRO's, and SVRO's, FRO's and alternates. Report deviations from established COMSEC and Security guidelines to higher headquarters. Assure semi-annual functional reviews of all COMSEC users' accounts are performed. Manages the AFEKMS program for the Wing/Base. Initializes the system, performs system backups, determines operator access and control functions (privilege management), reloads and configures the operating system's parameters. Installs hardware and software and trains alternate(s) in the AFEKMS operations. Provides Data Transfer Device Modern Key transfer device training to assigned CROs. Prepares Emergency Action Plans Operating instruction to ensure that the EAPs can be implemented immediately. Itemizes procedures on task cards that are necessary while simultaneously preventing compromise of COMSEC material. Conducts and documents semi-annual dry runs involving all personnel associated with the COMSEC account. 2. Serves as the Base Computer Security Manager. Establishes and publishes base-wide policy, as required, to effectively manage the Wing/Base COMPUSEC programs. Serves as Wing/Base Information Systems Security Manager. Assists all Wing/Base organizations in the development of their individual COMPUSEC program. Manages, provides guidance and assists in the preparations of all certification and accreditation packages in accordance with prescribing directives. Makes recommendations to the Designated Approval Authority. Uses state of the art information security software and hardware tools to gather information and manage security on assigned telecommunication networks and in the Wing/Base "firewall" or "Barrier Reef" software and hardware. Analyzes the information gathered to determine vulnerabilities, threats, and detect any compromises. Utilizes approved software to ensure Ensures user password configuration and use meets current standards. May be required to assist investigating agency on cases of sensitive matters. Manage the Information Protection Assurance Assessment & Assistance Program for the wing, tenants, and GSUs. Work with the Network Control Center, and the Regional Operations Security Control center, to implement procedures to protect information on all networks managed by the NCC. Performs IPAAP IAAP assessments, per prescribing directives, of all wing units and assigned GSUs. 3. Manages, develops, and conducts the base computer Security Awareness Training and Education Information Assurance Awareness Program. Maintain master records of SATE Information Assurance Awareness training for the Wing and supported GSU's, providing statistical data to command authorities as required. Serves as the Telecommunications Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager. Evaluates, advises, and trains agencies organizations and users throughout the entire Wing on TMAP requirements. Manages the Base Emissions Security (EMSEC) program. Assists computer systems users on all matters concerning Emissions Security. Performs EMSEC inspections and certifies areas/systems as appropriate. Complies with EMSEC directives and submits reports to appropriate MAJCOM. Conducts EMSEC customer education. Establishes, maintains, and exercises In