Information Systems Security Officer

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida is searching for an Information Systems Security Officer (NH-0080-02, GS 05/11 equivalent). Description: As our Information Security and Systems Specialist, you will be the driving force behind the security and integrity of our critical systems. You won't just maintain the status quo; you will actively own and enforce all aspects of our information security program, ensuring mission assurance from the ground up.

In this hands-on role, you will architect, deploy, and manage the essential software and hardware that form the backbone of our operations, safeguarding our capabilities and enabling mission success. The ideal candidate is a seasoned security professional with a proven track record of leading comprehensive security programs. You are an expert who not only understands but can master the complex intersection of cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), and special security.

Your primary focus will be to own and enhance the complete security posture for the Delta, proactively managing risks and ensuring the integrity of all mission-critical systems and information. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as train and assist personnel and overall security operating programs.

1. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation.
2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance.
3. Knowledge of performance tuning tools, database management, and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance, troubleshoot database performance problems, and perform a wide range of systems administration functions.
4. Knowledge of operating systems, associated devices, and the interoperability of systems sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain those systems; to optimize the functionality and performance of systems; and to ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.
5. Ability to plan, organize work, meet deadlines and establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted.

If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.