Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead
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•Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.• The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead, GG-2210-14 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate (HN), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC), at Joint Base Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas.• Recruitment and Relocation incentives are available based on eligibility.• This position can close at any time. Apply Now!• This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007• In this position as the Platform 1 Cyber Defense Lead, you will spearhead the defense of our DevSecOps platformfrom cybersecurity threats through hands-on investigations. You will develop cutting-edge defensive tools andtactics while guiding junior analysts. Your role includes overseeing complex incident investigations, resolvingnetwork anomalies and coordinating response efforts with internal teams and external partners. Leveraging yourexpertise in cloud computing and network security, you will continuously refine our defense strategies andprocedures. Lead a geographically dispersed team and stay at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation!• Must be a U.S. Citizen• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents aclear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.• Expert knowledge of personnel management, equal employment opportunity, and safety and security regulations,practices, and procedures. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring,motivating, and appraising the staff) of a geographically separated organization (mix of in-office, teleworking, andfully remote personnel) through subordinate supervisors. Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improveprocesses and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization. Manage theinternal relationship with information technology (IT) process owners supporting the service, assisting with thedefinition and agreement of operating level agreements (OLAs).• Expert interpersonal skills and abilities including empathy to conduct substantial coordination by effectivelycommunicating orally and in writing among a variety of organizations (e.g. Department of the Air Force, DoD and itsagencies, and the Federal Government) and high-level managers and senior executives (e.g. general/flag officers,senior executive service civilians, chief executive officers of non-government organizations) to identify and integrateinternal and external program issues. Manage the external relationship with information technology (IT)stakeholders, assisting with the definition and agreement of service level agreements (SLAs) or Memorandum ofUnderstanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs).• Expert knowledge of emerging cultural, leadership, legal, regulatory, policy, ethics, organizational, process, andsupporting technological improvements that transform and improve warfighter operational and supportingcapabilities. Research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements. Identifycyber capabilities strategies for custom hardware and software development based on mission requirements. Abilityto use collaboration and technology to deliver digital services to users, including the development of tools andother support forms to encourage the adoption of these digital services.• Expert knowledge of digital product design, organization structures, and structural relationships in support of digitalservice management. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and managedigital service requirements and desired customer features; includes translating requirements into technicalrequirements use for design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches. Act as a primary stakeholder inthe underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, providedirection and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.• Expert analytical skills to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of userneeds and resource prioritization. Ability to drive complex, government-wide technology and technology policyinitiatives from conception through implementation.• Expert knowledge of organizational process improvement concepts and process maturity models (e.g., CapabilityMaturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development, CMMI for Services, and CMMI for Acquisitions). Knowledge ofintegrating the organization's goals and objectives into the architecture. Knowledge of information technology (IT)acquisition/procurement requirements. Knowledge of the systems engineering process. Knowledge of riskmanagement processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Able to plan implementation strategy toensure enterprise components can be integrated and aligned.• Expert knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybridenvironment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments. Knowledge ofcomputer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Knowledge of network designprocesses, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs. Knowledge ofnetwork access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI]). Knowledge of networksecurity architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application ofdefense-in-depth).• Expert knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Knowledge of supply chain riskmanagement standards, processes, and practices. Knowledge of organization's enterprise information securityarchitecture system. Ability to build architectures and frameworks. Knowledge of the enterprise informationtechnology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures. Ensure acquired ordeveloped system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines.Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.• Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additionaldocuments (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).• To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, pleaseregister at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”• AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required#LI-GG1