Information Security Program Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation days

Health insurance

FERS retirement

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking an Information Security Program Specialist (GS-0080-12) at MacDill AFB, FL. The role protects national security information and administers the information security program for USSOCOM, requiring TS clearance and compliance with DoD standards.

The incumbent will train personnel, develop security guides, manage incidents, and support inspections to ensure mission readiness and continuous protection of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security or a related field.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in the security program specialist field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with security classification, training, and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enforce USSOCOM information security program goals and policies.
• Conduct information protection risk assessments and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure protection of core classified information and oversee security education programs.
• Develop and manage Security Classification Guides and lead security self-inspections.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

Security training

Classification guides

Policy development

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

Experience a fabulous career as an Information Security Program Specialist (GS-0080-12) as part of America’s Federal Civil Service! Dive into the dynamic realm of security lead for the government security program with this entry-level opportunity, beckoning those with at least 1 year of prior experience in the security program specialist field. Seize the chance to become a guardian of America's Gateway to Space.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time/TERM INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST to work with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Center for Command Support, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The primary purpose of this position is to protect the command from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information considered vital to command mission interests, national defense or national security and implement, and develop, and administer the Information Security Program for a Combatant Command (COCOM). The employee is under the Chief, Information/Industrial Security and responsible for ensuring all facilities, automated systems, and personnel meet required standards for information protection.

The ideal candidate will have subject matter expert knowledge of information security standards as they relate to the protection of classified information including creation, marking, handling, transportation, safeguarding and destruction. The position is responsible for training headquarters personnel on derivative classification, controlled unclassified information, security management, security procedures and policy, classified courier duties, security container custodian duties, and Original Classification Authority. The selectee will assist in the creation and management of Security Classification Guides for matters under the purview of HQ USSOCOM. The position manages the headquarters security incident program and assists inquiry and investigation officials. Additionally, the position leads annual information security program self-inspections for the headquarters and may assist the Inspector General on subordinate command inspections as a subject matter expert.

***This is a Federal Government civilian position – no active or reserve duty commitments***

*** Possible Recruitment, Relocation, Retention Incentives ***

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DUTIES:

• Serves as information security program specialist executing/enforcing all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program. Formulates USSOCOM program goals, plans, policy implementation guidelines, procedures, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of USSOCOM-wide information security programs and activities and provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate information security personnel. Interprets Department of Defense.
• Makes information protection risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues that may require deviations from or synthesis of policies. Use initiative and resourcefulness in researching and implementing new and improved security methods and procedures.
• Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmed viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements. Analyzes documents and ensure the sensitivity of documents is protected from unauthorized users.
• Develops and provides Security Awareness and Education Programs to satisfy security education and training requirements for COCOM and subordinate organizations. Revises or augments training to support unique requirements. Oversee the development of initial and recurring education and training for Original Classification Authorities (OCA), Derivative Classifiers, and Directorate Security Managers.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• This position is a designated national security position.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. This certification requirement only applies to employees hired onto this position on or after 14 March 2016. Incumbent employees assigned on or before 13 March 2016 are not required to obtain the DoD certification(s) listed above.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Expert knowledge of information security to plan and implement security programs in this area.
• Knowledge of personnel and industrial security concepts, principles, and practices to collaborate with those specialists and produce converged policies and recommendations.
• Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, and procedures to develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security programs.
• Knowledge in analytical theories, processes, programs and practices to accomplish broad studies and make well-supported recommendations.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS:

TIME OFF

• 13 sick leave days

VACATION TIME

• Based upon length of employment … start at 13 days and earn up to 26 days

INSURANCE - No waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.

RETIREMENT - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains:

• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401 (k)

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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.