USAJOBS · 14 hours ago
Security Officer (Special Security Officer)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Security Officer (Special Security Officer) for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The role involves safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), overseeing security operations, and managing the lifecycle requirements of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure, in accordance with ICD 703, by ensuring only duly authorized and indoctrinated personnel access SCI in properly accredited facilities over approved networks. Protect highly defined information, materials, equipment, or processes by applying specifically tailored security criteria
Investigate and analyze a broad range of unusual SCI Security problems, questions, or conditions associated with handling, processing, storing, or discussing SCI or questions related to national SCI programs
Oversee and manage the lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs, facilitates the granting and removal of personnel accesses, manages the scheduling of all SCIF events, executes SCI indoctrinations and debriefings, issues SCI courier cards, remediates and investigates SCI security incidents, and ensures the successful opening and closing of SCIF during normal and abnormal operations
Oversee ICD 705 accreditation and lifecycle requirements of HUD's SCIFs including SOPs, Emergency Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST checklists (as needed/required), Co-Utilization Agreements (as needed, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Construction Security Plans, alarm system testing and response documentation and SCIF Self-Inspections
Supply technical expertise on Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System requirements during any/all SCIF construction
Qualification
Required
Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period
Must successfully complete a background investigation
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S
May obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position
Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Developing, coordinating, and implementing security policies, plans, and procedures to safeguard classified and sensitive information, intelligence sources and methods, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), personnel, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) in compliance with Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards; AND Applying applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including ISC standards to effectively manage security operations; AND Responding to and investigating security incidents, breaches, or suspicious activity; AND Utilizing security expertise to safeguard sensitive information, materials, equipment, and operational processes
Selective Factor: Must have a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks
Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment
Benefits
HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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