Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Security)

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. This is an unaccompanied position with an initial overseas tour of 12 months with possible extensions for a total of 5 years.

Reviews regulations to determine applicability, and prepares, updates, and ensures accuracy of all documentation required for assigned responsibilities and specific activities as directed.

Develops and issues security policy, guidance, and implementation instructions.

Prepares and maintains standing operating procedure.

Provides direct technical and cybersecurity management outreach support.

Assists battalion cybersecurity personnel in performing cybersecurity functions to ensure compliance .

Establishes and maintains computer networking concepts, protocols, and cybersecurity methodologies, including data backup and recovery processes, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Configures and maintains host/network access control mechanisms and risk management principles for information processing and transmission.