Security Specialist

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

11d • 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 NETCOM Headquarters ACofS G-2 at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Duties Oversees the INFOSEC Program for Headquarters, NETCOM, ensuring the protection of classified information across the headquarters staff. Provides guidance and advice to staff regarding the classification process, proper storage and transportation requirements. Keeps current on changes in Army PERSEC changes and ensures subcommands are informed. Manages day-to-day PERSEC requirements, including initiation of background investigations, account facilitation, and reporting adverse information Responsible for administration of multiple security programs for Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), Assistant Chief of Staff, G2. Oversees the safeguarding and storage of sensitive classified SCI/national security information. Interprets and implements security regulations involved in development, staffing, publication and interpretation of security programs, regulations covering operations in INFOSEC, INDUSEC, PERSEC, Foreign Disclosure and SCI Program Management.

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 based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Designated IT-III and Special Sensitive.
• May require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.
• Requires the incumbent obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment.
• Serving as an authoritative advisor and liaison to executive leadership, program managers, and organizational elements on original and derivative classification, safeguarding protocols, and the controlled dissemination of classified national security information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Developing, administering, and delivering specialized guidance and security education/training across diverse security disciplines, including Information Security (INFOSEC), Industrial Security, and general security program management.
• Leading and conducting formal inquiries or administrative investigations into security violations, potential compromises, or infractions; analyzing investigative findings; and formulating, tracking, and executing corrective action plans to eliminate vulnerabilities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS-SCI security clearance.
• Requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the INFOSEC Program for Headquarters, NETCOM, ensuring the protection of classified information across the headquarters staff.
• Provides guidance and advice to staff regarding the classification process, proper storage and transportation requirements.
• Keeps current on changes in Army PERSEC changes and ensures subcommands are informed.
• Manages day-to-day PERSEC requirements, including initiation of background investigations, account facilitation, and reporting adverse information.
• Responsible for administration of multiple security programs for Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), Assistant Chief of Staff, G2.
• Oversees the safeguarding and storage of sensitive classified SCI/national security information.
• Interprets and implements security regulations involved in development, staffing, publication and interpretation of security programs, regulations covering operations in INFOSEC, INDUSEC, PERSEC, Foreign Disclosure and SCI Program Management.

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.

What This Job Offers

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