Information Security Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct planning and execution of security staff assistance visits (virtual and in-person), surveys, assessments, and quarterly meetings supporting the Command Security Manager Program.
• Evaluate document marking accuracy through sampling during internal assessments using established checklists.
• Process courier requests; prepare courier cards and travel authorization letters within 3 business days; maintain accountability spreadsheet and submit weekly metrics.
• Prepare classified information for transmission/transportation; maintain classified material inventory; destroy material IAW records management disposition and USSOUTHCOM policy.
• Support declassified operations by processing reported/suspected security incidents IAW local policy; maintain incident files; coordinate with IT and DISA for system sanitization.
• Affiliate with original and derivative classification and mandatory/systematic/automatic declassification programs.
• Execute the Comprehensive SETA program including newcomer orientation, annual training, refresher courses, and awareness materials; provide monthly training completion rates.
• Operate and maintain degaussing and data destruction equipment; assist with declassification requests (MDR, ADR, SDR); conduct line-by-line redaction reviews.
• Maintain repository/tracking system for Classification/Declassification Guides, prepublication reviews, security incidents, and DD Form 254s.
• Provide TwoPerson Integrity (TPI) capability for destruction of Top Secret, SAP, SCI, and other materials.
• Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for security matters involving FLOs/EXOs; facilitate information sharing and access requests.
• Prepare briefings and papers on security and foreign disclosure for senior leadership.
• Affiliate with DCS actions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; significant DoD information security experience may substitute; equivalent IC/DoD experience accepted.
• Minimum five (5) years of DoD information security experience including classified material management, SETA program execution, and declassification operations; experience with DISS, NBIS, and Scattered Castles required.
• Certified to operate SEM Model 23/5 disintegrator (or able to obtain upon award); DoE certification for CNWDI and RD/FRD reviews (must possess readon); Foreign Disclosure Training (annual); DoDM 8140.03 IA baseline certification per role.
• Top Secret with SCI access required (TS/SCI); Tier 5 investigation completed within past five (5) years.
• NATO information access required. Must possess access to Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI).
• Must be eligible at time of proposal submission and maintain for life of contract.