Information Security Specialist (SSO)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Information Security Specialist serves as CDC’s Special Security Officer and administers its national security program, covering Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), collateral classified information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The role oversees protection of national security information held and processed by CDC, including classified network administration, communications security (COMSEC), document control, property inventory, SCIFs, and collateral spaces at U.S.-based CDC facilities.

The specialist develops and manages training programs for cleared personnel, establishes policies and systems for secure classified voice, data, and video communications, and supports both routine operations and continuity of operations. The position includes 20% supervisory duties, including planning subordinate work and setting priorities for SCIF accreditation and national security program implementation. The specialist also evaluates test data, makes technical judgments, prepares recommendations, and maintains working relationships with federal agencies, contractors, state and local governments, and public and private institutions.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Education is not a qualification requirement. Appointment is contingent on a successful background investigation and favorable adjudication, a negative pre-employment drug test, and other stated federal employment conditions. A financial disclosure statement and probationary or trial period may be required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience administering national security information programs involving SCI and derivative classification, and managing SCIFs and collateral classified spaces to maintain accreditation and compliance.
• Experience directing secure communications and classified network administration, and developing and implementing classified communications policies and procedures consistent with applicable national security authorities.
• Experience interpreting broad policy directives and executive-level guidance and translating them into agency-level security strategies, policies, and procedures.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Appointment is contingent on a negative applicant drug test; random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug testing also apply after hiring.
• Applicants must document experience clearly, including exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time experience.
• Candidates must demonstrate or show potential to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer CDC’s national security program, including SCI, collateral, and CUI security policies.
• Serve as CDC’s Special Security Officer and oversee protection of national security information held and processed by CDC.
• Direct classified network administration, COMSEC, document control, property inventory, SCIFs, and collateral spaces across U.S.-based CDC facilities.
• Develop, implement, and manage annual, refresher, and specialized training programs for cleared personnel.
• Formulate and apply policies, procedures, and systems for classified voice, data, and video communications in routine and continuity-of-operations environments.
• Supervise a small contingent of positions; plan subordinate work and set or adjust short- and long-term priorities for SCIF accreditation and national security program implementation.
• Review and analyze test data, make technical judgments, and prepare decisions and recommendations concerning quality, acceptability, and needed changes or improvements.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with federal agencies, contractors, state and local governments, and public and private institutions involved in classified and unsecure communications.
• Translate broad policy directives and executive-level guidance into agency-level security strategies, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including funding availability. Potential incentives may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable prior service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed