Security Specialist

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

5d • 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 ACofS G-2 at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Duties include performing security inspections of the HQs and subordinate commands, implementing NETCOM HQs procedures for in/out-processing of personnel, identifying investigative requirements and coordinating background investigations, and providing guidance on personnel security policies. The role also involves assisting with inspections and staff assistance visits of subordinate commands, performing administrative duties as a DCIPS Data Administrator, managing pay pool identifiers, tracking evaluations, maintaining property accountability, and serving as a training coordinator.

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 security clearance based upon a single-scoped background investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Some TDY (less than 10%) will be required in performance of duty.
• 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 information security principles to protect classified and sensitive information.
• Specialized experience includes: Assisting in personnel security processes, including clearance verification and support for background investigations.
• Specialized experience includes: Interpreting and applying security regulations and policies to daily operational activities.
• Specialized experience includes: Performing administrative functions to support security program operations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must be able 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

• Performs security inspections of the HQs and subordinate commands to include conducting security inspections, staff assistance visits, and other Information Security regulatory requirements.
• Implements the NETCOM HQs procedures for in/out-processing of personnel, including clearance verification and VAR submissions.
• Identifies investigative requirements, coordinating the initiation of background investigations with employees and the appropriate authority, reporting adverse information, and collaborating with employees on responses to Letters of Intent.
• Provides guidance to staff and subordinates on personnel security polices, processes and requests for assistance with personnel security systems.
• Assists with inspections and staff assistance visits of subordinate commands in support of the NETCOM Organization Inspection Program (OIP).
• Performs administrative duties to include DCIPS Data Administrator responsible for managing pay pool identifiers and tracking evaluations for employees, maintaining accountability of property, and serving as a training coordinator.

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