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Akima · 3 weeks ago

OPSEC / Insider Threat Security Specialist II

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Akima Data Management is an Alaska Native Corporation that provides federal IT services and solutions. They are seeking an OPSEC / Insider Threat Security Specialist II to implement and manage the OPSEC Program Plan, coordinate with leadership, and ensure compliance with national standards while providing security advice and assistance.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Formulate, develop, and assist in implementing the OPSEC Program Plan (OPP), including purpose, goals, requirements, roles, training, assessments, and milestones

Coordinate the OPP with senior leadership to ensure proper review, approval, and alignment with organizational objectives

Develop and maintain OPSEC documentation, including Continuity Books, authorization letters, CILs, SOPs, and meeting minutes

Support development of program vision, mission, and strategic goals and objectives

Plan and track milestones to achieve defined performance levels within established timelines

Collaborate internally across security, IT, contracting, and communications teams to ensure integrated OPSEC practices

Coordinate externally with federal agencies, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure partners to exchange threat information and strengthen joint mitigation strategies

Establish and advise the OPSEC Working Group (OWG) and guide directorates in developing and maintaining Critical Information Lists (CILs)

Liaise with the National OPSEC Program (NOP) and National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) to ensure program compliance with national standards

Execute the six-step OPSEC cycle to analyze threats, identify critical information, assess vulnerabilities and risks, and implement effective countermeasures

Analyze and report on countermeasure effectiveness using Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Performance (MOP)

Recommend and implement countermeasures through policy enforcement, training, and security operations

Develop and deliver OPSEC and Insider Threat training, education, and awareness materials; evaluate program effectiveness and compliance

Provide formal and informal briefings to leadership, staff, and contractors

Support Foreign National Access Management (FNAM) by vetting foreign nationals, reviewing background checks, and auditing access control and visitor tracking systems

Administer and manage daily Insider Threat Program operations, including user activity monitoring, anomaly detection, and log reviews

Conduct risk assessments, analyze vulnerabilities, and produce reports with recommended mitigations

Research and implement best practices to enhance OPSEC and Insider Threat program performance

Qualification

OPSEC expertiseInsider Threat knowledgeTop-Secret security clearanceOPSEC Level II certificationRisk assessment skillsTrainingEducationAnalytical skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Operations Security and Insider Threat

Experience as a practitioner of established OPSEC objectives, policies and procedures outlined in the National Security Presidential Memorandum 28 (NSPM-28), Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Instruction (CJCSI 3213.01D), Chairman Joint Chief of Staff -Joint Pub 3-13-3 and other regulations and manuals

Experience working with National Counterintelligence and Security Center Enterprise Threat Directorate, or its predecessor the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff National OPSEC Program

Proof of completion of OPSEC Level II Program Manager certificate (from DoD) or OPSEC Analysis and OPSEC Program Management certificates (from NCSC) and be knowledgeable of other security disciplines (information, physical, industrial, operations, and personnel, SCI)

A combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities