Summary

This management position supports the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division. The position manages and directs teams of Information Assurance (IA) professionals in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity information technology solutions to secure business operations across the Air Force. The task entails managing Information Assurance (IA) subject matter expertise in the areas of policy guidance, product support, implementation strategies, and operational process analysis in support of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Common Access Card, and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) activities in the Air Force. Requires professional and communications skills needed to coordinate Air Force efforts with both DoD and non-DoD partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IA professionals and manage their efforts in support of enterprise operations continuity
• Act as liaison between the multiple AF and DoD communities for review of functional and operational requirements and performance of Air Force PKI and ICAM systems
• Support risk management through identification of risks associated with tradeoffs and technology gaps to include providing risk assessment and mitigation analysis and feedback.
• Identifying and analyze operational considerations and constraints that would prevent enterprise solutions from being effectively fielded, operated and supported by various platforms
• Provide periodic program reviews and status updates to senior management and customers
• Assist in the development and improvement of operational processes and procedures
• Maintain Registration Authority credentials and provide RA support as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk; sit; use hands to handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Education/Experience

• Experience in the Cyber/PKI/IA community
• Experience in supporting the fielding of new PKI or IA associated software or hardware
• Ability to communicate highly technical information effectively both orally and in writing
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Knowledge of DoD Acquisition and Risk Management processes
• Ability to work with a wide variety of contributors in a fast-paced and demanding environment is essential

Required licenses or certifications

• Valid driver’s license and must be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• IT Certifications (e.g. CISSP, Sec ) preferred