HING Human Resources Office

Under this Accelerated-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the minimum requirements at the grade level for which they apply will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. This authority authorizes the appointment of Excepted Service T5 NG Employees and T32 Technicians without the requirement to utilize competitive procedures. Veteran’s Preference DO NOT APPLY for this announcement.

POSITION:  IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12

SALARY: $101,091 to $131,422 per annum plus COLA (Special Salary Rate – Table 99AH)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Title 5 Excepted Service – 3 Permanent Positions

LOCATION: 154^th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

CLOSING DATE: 01 July 2026

AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Category 1 – Current members of the Hawaii Air/Army National Guard

Category 2 – US Citizens

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) under the supervision of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), the Program Manager of Wing Advanced Programs (If no ISSM), or Intelligence Flight Chief (If located in Intelligence).

• Serves as an Information Technology Specialist providing Cybersecurity for an Air National Guard Wing’s SAP or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) infrastructure.
• Coordinates with Information System Security Managers at the Wing and MAJCOM level to verify or clarify information pertinent to cybersecurity/Information Assurance procedures.
• Maintains an operational knowledge base of past, current, and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, online research, and information sharing between other Cyber Security/Information Security professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (T5894000) can be provided to you by HRO.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must have a SECRET clearance prior to appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.

2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

3. This is an Information Security Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for certification at Level II in Information Assurance Technician (IAT-II) within 6 months or less of appointment to this position. Certification requirements may be found in DoD 8570.01-M Information Security Workforce Improvement Program.

4. The employee will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

5. Position is designated as OM-ADM-001 within the Defense Cybersecurity Workforce as guided by NIST SP 800-181; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Which establishes the Tasks, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities expected of this position. (https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/nice-framework-resource-center).

6. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

7. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

*8. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

9. May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.

10. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Note: The caveat is that the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.

b. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted.

c. The applicant’s resume package may include military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts.

d. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

e. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

f. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

g. Financial Suitability – It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

h. Qualified candidates in the second through sixth category will be referred if there are no qualified applicants in the first category.

i. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.

j. Security requirements. A technician is subject to the personnel security requirements in accordance with State and NGB Publications. In addition prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons:

– Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct;
– Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct;
– Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment;
– Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess;
– Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States;
– Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service;
– Lack of United States Citizenship.

k. Training/Certification requirements. All applicants for a position with designated developmental training requirements must be informed in advance that failure to complete the required certifications/course(s) will be cause for removal from the position. An example of required developmental training is proponent course(s) at the National Guard Professional Education Center. The HRO will require the applicant to submit a written statement to the effect that they understand they must either satisfactorily complete the appropriate certification/course(s) or corrective action will be taken.

l. Medical/physical requirements IAW DoDI 6055.05-M, paragraph C1.3.3.1, all Federal Wage System (FWS) and identified General Schedule (GS) selectees, prior to appointment, will meet any medical standards or physical requirements designated for the position as required.

m. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Your resume showing:
– Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
– Relevant work experience-include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
– Education, certifications or licensures.

If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

2. Transcripts (if applicable)

3. You may submit any other documentation supporting your resume.

 

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

*All applications will be submitted through email only. We do not not accept hand-carried documents.*

1. Your 2-page resume and other documents must be submitted COB 01 July 2026 to the Staffing Org Box [email protected]. Your resume will not be referred if it is longer than 2 pages. Resumes and any other documents will not be accepted after the closing date.
2. Subject line: “(Last name, First name) – Application for (Title and grade level of Position), (Unit)”
3. You will be receiving a confirmation email from HRO once we receive your application.