INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST.

About the Role

Responsible for the development, publication, execution, enforcement, and implementation of site-specific PHYSEC, OPSEC, INFOSEC, SPECSEC, and INDOSEC policies, plans, and programs to protect government information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts annual information security (INFOSEC) program reviews and analyzes identified weaknesses or systemic security problems to modify, develop, and apply effective corrective solutions.
• Develops processes and recommendations to prevent the compromise, loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction of sensitive, controlled unclassified (CUI), and classified information.
• Monitors the site-wide mandatory review and creation of classified information and oversees the construction and certification of secure rooms for open storage.
• Establishes and implements an effective site-wide security education program, providing initial, continuous, and refresher training to all military, civilian, and on-site contractor personnel.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Incumbents are subject to the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program.
• New employees will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Qualifications

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as: enforcing site-specific Physical, Operational, Information, Industrial, and Special Security plans and policies to regulate access to sensitive, controlled unclassified/classified information throughout its life cycle, analyzing complex information security problems and mission vulnerabilities, and reviewing the results of information security violations/inquiries while briefing senior leadership on findings and corrective actions.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated.

Education

You must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Additional Information

• Moving expenses will not be paid.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• This announcement may be used to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your performance and conduct will be evaluated.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Pay for first-time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
• The Security Designation will vary and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment requires a background investigation which may delay the starting date.
• Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.
• For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer.
• Incumbents of Security Specialist positions with the DoD are subject to the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Program. Individuals in Defense Security Positions (DSP) must obtain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.