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Announcement #880973000

IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (T5)

Army National Guard Units · Montgomery, Alabama
Federal employeesMilitary spousesNational GuardOpen to the publicVeterans

What you'd do

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (T5), Position Description Number T0025P02 and is part of the AL DCSIM JFHQ, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL DCSIM JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MR. D. GIBSON

Major duties

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). (40%) 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. (35%) 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. (15%) 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. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to qualify

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION 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 assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

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