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Delta Information Systems Security Developer

US Space Force logoUS Space Force$90,479–$139,871/yrKirtland AFB, New MexicoFull-timePosted 1w ago

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Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM is searching for a Delta, Information Systems Security Developer, SSC/SZ - SYD 89 (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Member will serve as a Delta ISSD for the planning, execution, and reporting of Information Assurance and Cyber Security disciplines for the space ground and launch systems throughout the Innovation & Prototyping delta. Ensures that the proper acquisition system protections are properly planned, implemented, and reported throughout the development lifecycle. Main goal is to ensure the appropriate application of information assurance and cyber security policies and procedures to protect Space system Command programs. The newly appointed ISSD will function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for application security policies. In this role, they will support both Research & Development (R&D) and operational systems under development by SYD 89/SD and its customer base, which includes: United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) assigned information technology (IT) systems, ground systems and space vehicles. Additionally, the ISSD will oversee, implement, and maintain the cybersecurity policies and procedures required to safeguard SYD 89/SD programs, systems, and facilities, ensuring a robust and resilient security posture is continuously maintained across all assigned assets. Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirement Guides (SRG)). Familiar in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, associated Security Control Families and the development of authorization decision packages to obtain Authority-to-Connect (ATCs), Interim Authority to Test (IATTs), etc. As a member of the Cybersecurity Branch and Mission System Section that supports activities for space mission accreditation, technical performance, and program schedule issues ensuring all programs efforts comply with regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Balances IPT workloads and provides overall guidance and the subject matter expert on cyber awareness and controls. Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides/supports technical and programmatic work. Ideal Candidate: Possess one of the following certification or college degrees:CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional, Cloud+ - CompTIA Cloud plus, CSC - Cyber Secure Coder, GCLD - GIAC Cloud Security Essentials, GCSA - GIAC Cloud Security Automation, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, or SecurityX / CASP+ - CompTIA SecurityX (Formerly known as Advanced Security Practitioner plus [CASP+]) or higher 8140 certification Or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Information Systems, Information Technology - Member must meet OPM education standards.-Member must have knowledge/background of following... -Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk); cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities leading to security certification or accreditation. -IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures for Space Ground and Vehicle systems. -Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems and cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments (on & off premises environments) -Ensuring audit records are collected and reviewed weekly in accordance with ICS 500-27, Collection and sharing of audit data -Space operational and acquisition activities including space system, satellite command and control systems, launch systems and associate mission process, systems, and applications -NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP, COMSEC.

Qualifications

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

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Copied from the listing US Space Force published, verified 30 Oct 2026.

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