About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, Information Protection Office (412TW/IP), at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.
Supports the Commander/Director and Program Managers in fielding uncompromised capabilities to the warfighter by providing a secure environment for protection of our sensitive information and assets. Empowers commanders, directors, security managers, and information users with effective processes and structure to assess and mitigate risk in order to protect critical National Security information, including Collateral/Special Access Programs.
Announcement Closes: 10 Aug 2026.
Location: Edwards AFB, CA
Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes Locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 15 days/year
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Desired Skills:
- 1-5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting Special Access Programs
- 1-5 years of experience in system/application authorization and accreditation
- 1-5 years of experience in applying Risk Management Framework concepts
- Experience in monitoring compliance with cybersecurity policy.
Major Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and/or directs cyber, IT, or information/knowledge management (IM) activities which comply with legal, regulatory, and applicable Department of Defense, Air Force and special access program regulatory requirements such as the DOD/AF Risk Management Framework.
- Designs, develops, and manages SAP systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture. Establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of IT applications.
- Works closely with Security Manager and/or Government Special Program Security Officer (GSSO) to ensure a multi-layered security approach is used in protecting access to sensitive classified information systems (i.e., access controls, least-privilege user accounts, alarms, etc.) Serves as senior technical advisor on cyber, IT, or IM activities.
- Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, or special IT projects.
- Formulates life cycle cost of cyber, IT, or IM resources, prepares justification for funding submissions, provides leadership reports and proposed courses of action in sufficient detail to support informed business decisions.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
- This is a national security position. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Some temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- The incumbent will be required to obtain/maintain DOD Cybersecurity/Information Assurance certification as a condition of employment. Per DOD 8140 Training Repository, the incumbent of this position must achieve appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties, failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
- Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Experience performing duties as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. DoD 8570 IAT II or III certification and CISSP is highly desired.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs.
- Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgment.
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Please send resumes to:
POC Names & Emails: Brandi Roed, Workflow email: [email protected]
ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
