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Defense Information Systems Agency · 19 hours ago

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Fort George G. Meade, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking an Information Security Specialist. The role involves advising agency managers on security processes, implementing policies for handling classified material, and conducting program evaluations to ensure security compliance.

Communications InfrastructureGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise Agency managers on new developments and advances in security processes, methods, techniques, systems, and devices

Implements the process to accept and manage marking and designation of CUI in accordance with existing processes based in laws, regulations, and Government-wide policies

Plans, develops, and performs program evaluations; accomplishes continual program oversight; performs studies, analyses, and forecasts; and provides authoritative advice and assistance to Bureau managers and officials on security programs

Independently plans, develops, and implements security policies and procedures to ensure that classified material is received, transmitted, handled and stored

Qualification

Information Security SystemsSecurity Policies DevelopmentControlled Unclassified InformationSecurity Fundamentals Professional CertificationAnalytical SkillsAdvisory Skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

This is a Drug Testing position

Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of Security Professional Education Development (SPED) Program

For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service

Specialized experience is defined as experience implementing and evaluation systems for information security in one or more of the major security program functional areas such as: controlled unclassified information, operations and/or industrial

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

Benefits

Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination

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.