Declassification & Information Security Specialist - Onsite

Puyenpa; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Puyenpa is seeking an Information Security - Declassification Specialist to join the USSOUTHCOM HQ J2 team onsite in Doral, FL. This role requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility and supports classification, declassification, and security program operations.

You will maintain secure records, conduct assessments, and prepare periodic security reports while coordinating with government stakeholders to ensure compliance with DoD policies and NARA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Security Management, Intelligence, Government, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or federal government information security programs.
• Experience with classification and declassification processes and applicable federal security policies.
• Experience handling classified information and supporting collateral and/or SCI security programs.
• Knowledge of DoD information security, classification marking, declassification, CUI, and security incident procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for tracking, reporting, and database management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and senior-level correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government personnel, contractors, and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and classified information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and special accesses associated with the position.

Responsibilities

• Support original and derivative classification activities and declassification programs.
• Apply classification markings and redactions to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
• Assist with MDR, ADR, SDR, and Ad Hoc declassification requests.
• Review declassification requests and determine requirements.
• Track classified information through the 20-year mark and coordinate with NARA.
• Track declassification requests from receipt to release or disposition.
• Document incorrect disposition decisions and referrals.
• Conduct line-by-line reviews of documents for redaction.

Skills

DoD/government information security

classification & declassification

information security programs

DoD security policies

security incident procedures

Microsoft Excel

communication skills

organizational skills

briefings & reports

independent/collaborative work

confidentiality

security clearances

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Security Management, Intelligence, Government, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Puyenpa is seeking an Information Security - Declassification Specialist to join the USSOUTHCOM HQ J2 team onsite in Doral, FL. This role requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility and supports classification, declassification, and security program operations.

You will maintain secure records, conduct assessments, and prepare periodic security reports while coordinating with government stakeholders to ensure compliance with DoD policies and NARA requirements.