Information Security Specialist

Puyenpa; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Puyenpa is seeking an Information Security Specialist to support the JTF-GTMO program in Guantanamo Bay. The role requires active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance and is full time and onsite.

Responsibilities include security program assessments, classification management, CUI oversight, incident handling, and SETA training. The position involves working primarily at the HQ with some duties at the Media Destruction Center.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting security assessments and maintaining the Security Classification Guide.
• Knowledge of CUI programs, incident handling, and SETA training processes.
• Ability to manage classification reviews and support DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal security assessments and document findings.
• Assist with classification and declassification activities; maintain SCG library.
• Oversee CUI program activities and conduct inquiries into discrepancies.
• Process security incidents and maintain incident databases.
• Execute SETA training and coordinate newcomer orientations and CBTs.
• Handle courier requests and witness secure destruction of sensitive materials.

Skills

Security assessments

Classification management

CUI oversight

Incident response

SETA training

Documentation

Security training

Job description

The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking an Information Security Specialist to support a JTF-GTMO program in Guantanamo Bay. This position requires an active DoD Top Secret SCI. This position is full time, and onsite.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Puyenpa team supporting JTF-GTMO. The main responsibilities of the role include:

The Information Security Specialist conducts tasks in support of JTF-GTMO collateral and SCI Information Security Programs. Personnel in this role will primarily operate out of the JTF-GTMO HQ building, while media destruction duties are performed at the Installation Services Building (Media Destruction Center). The core mission involves assessing program health, managing classification and CUI, executing security training, and overseeing the secure destruction of classified materials.

• Program Assessments: Conduct internal security assessments using established checklists, evaluate marking accuracy via document sampling, document on-the-spot corrections, and recommend corrective actions.


• Classification Management: Assist with original and derivative classification, mandatory declassification, and prepublication reviews. Maintain the Security Classification Guide (SCG) library.


• CUI Oversight: Implement the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program by conducting data collection, sampling for marking compliance, and initiating preliminary inquiries.


• Incident Response: Process reported or suspected security incidents per local policy, conduct preliminary inquiries, and maintain incident databases to identify trends.


• SETA Training: Execute a comprehensive Security, Education, Awareness, and Training (SETA) program, including newcomer orientations, annual training, and computer-based training (CBTs).


• Courier Operations: Process courier requests, prepare authorization letters within 3 business days, and administer Defense Courier Service (DCS) pickup and delivery actions.


• Media Destruction: Operate and maintain the SEM Model 23/5 disintegrator and evacuation system. Provide witness capability for the destruction of Top Secret, SAP, SCI, and other sensitive materials.

Required Deliverables

• Weekly: Courier database metrics.


• Monthly: SETA training completion rates.


• Quarterly: Classification data collection for the Annual Agency Report.


• As Required: Security incident reports, CUI discrepancy reports, disintegrator evaluation/parts reports, and destruction supply requests (submitted 30 days in advance).

Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including

• company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage


• additional employee-paid health insurance options


• company-paid life and disability insurance


• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match


• 11 company paid holidays per year


• paid time off