Security Specialist (Technical)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Huachuca, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS 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 NETCOM Headquarters G-2 at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Duties include serving as the principal action officer for conducting Information Security reviews to ensure compliance with regulations, performing inspections and staff assistance visits to advise on storage requirements, document markings, destruction, and transportation of classified materials. The role also involves implementing procedures for in-processing and out-processing personnel, including clearance verification, submitting visitor access requests (VARs), and initiating background investigations. The specialist will advise staff, subordinates, and other personnel on information security and personnel security policies, processes, and systems, and coordinate with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) regarding the status of investigations and adjudications. Additionally, the position serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Specialist responsible for planning and implementing COMSEC oversight for the NETCOM mission, managing employee evaluation data, maintaining property accountability for the G2 section, and coordinating mandatory training for personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on as T5 (or equivalent) investigation.
• Incumbent is required to obtain the SFPC certification within their first two years of employment.
• Subsequent SPeD certifications are required with the requirement to complete one per year thereafter in the order mandated by the certification sequence.
• One year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level.
• Specialized experience includes: Applying security principles and practices to safeguard communications security (COMSEC) material and information; Assisting in the execution of security inspections to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; Interpreting organizational policies and directives to support the implementation of information security programs; AND Coordinating with internal and external personnel to resolve issues related to communications security accounts and operations.
• Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal action officer for conducting Information Security reviews to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform inspections and staff assistance visits to advise on storage requirements, document markings, destruction, and transportation of classified materials.
• Implement procedures for in-processing and out-processing personnel, which includes clearance verification, submitting visitor access requests (VARs), and initiating background investigations.
• Advise staff, subordinates, and other personnel on information security and personnel security policies, processes, and systems.
• Coordinate with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) regarding the status of investigations and adjudications.
• Serve as Communications Security (COMSEC) Specialist responsible for planning and implementing COMSEC oversight for the NETCOM mission.
• Manage employee evaluation data, maintain property accountability for the G2 section, and coordinate mandatory training for personnel.

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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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