Information Security Support Specialist

Afognak Native Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Point, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, in the Washington DC metro area seeks an Information Security Support Specialist (MID) to own control of classified documents up to TS/SCI. You will ensure policy compliance, support accreditation and risk assessments, and maintain security systems.

This role requires 3–5 years in Information Security, strong communication, and a U.S. citizenship with final TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Physical Security and Information Security disciplines.
• Experience maintaining accountability of classified documents and equipment holdings.
• Experience reviewing documents for markings, classification determinations, and declassification.
• Working knowledge of government security programs and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3–5 years of specialized experience in Information Security.
• Ability to communicate in English; basic computer skills; proficient with MS Office.
• U.S. Citizen with final TS/SCI clearance; interim clearances not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Owns control and accountability of classified documents up to TS/SCI.
• Serve as Information Security SME and interpret security policy guidance.
• Develop and maintain current classified information security systems and provide expert advice to account holders.
• Monitor FinCEN programs to enhance security controls for classified documents.
• Identify, automate, and document key Information Security processes.
• Assist in accreditation reviews, risk assessments, and vulnerabilities; provide recommendations.
• Review inspections and provide findings and recommendations for deficiencies.
• Support OPSEC and CUI programs; assist with SOPs and training materials.
• Update internal databases and provide training and bi-weekly metrics to COR.

Skills

Information Security

Document accountability

Document markings

Security programs

Communication skills

English communication

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Shield Point, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has a future opportunity for an Information Security Support Specialist, MID in the Washington DC metro area. This sole information security seat. Owns control and accountability of classified documents up to the TS/SCI level, serves as Information Security and document inspector verifying FinCEN staff compliance with applicable security directives, supports accreditation reviews and risk assessments, provides findings and recommendations on lost or compromised classified information investigations, and supports the OPSEC (NSPM-28) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) programs.

• Serve as an Information Security subject matter expert providing technical expertise and interpret security policy guidance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining current classified information security systems and provide expert advice to account holders in addressing relevant Information Security issues.
• Monitor FinCEN programs to enhance security control measures to ensure control and accountability of classified documents up to the TS/SCI level.
• Identify, automate, and document key Information Security and related processes.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding reproduction, access, and distribution of classified documents through an information technology-based system and traditional courier and postal methods.
• Assist in reviewing accreditation requirements, risk assessments, and vulnerabilities and assist customers converting to risk management framework.
• Serve as an Information Security and document inspector verifying that FinCEN staff comply with applicable security directives; perform, document, and make recommendations for inspection deficiencies of scheduled and unscheduled inspection of accounts, documents, and other classified information.
• Review and provide findings and recommendations into investigations on lost or compromised classified information that occurred.
• Assist with the roles and responsibilities of the National Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Office, as described in NSPM-28; assist with the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program.
• Support special projects, as required.
• Assist with development, update, and implementation of SOPs, training aids, guidance, policies, and directives based on current EOs, ICDs, SEADs, Treasury, and internal FinCEN policy; generate administrative correspondence (reports, memoranda, letters, spreadsheets, forms); maintain files; escort security vendors as necessary.
• Update internal databases - SIMS, shared drives/folders, SharePoint, Clearance Tracker, Lenel, TRAKA, and USAccess (HSPD-12); provide training and briefings in the assigned area of expertise; support safety and emergency preparedness (evacuations, fire drills, shelter in place, COOP); provide a bi-weekly office metrics report to the COR.

Pay rate

Pay rate: $123,000 to $136,500 Annually

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in the Physical Security and Information Security disciplines (i.e. technical, physical, derivative classification, operational or signal security; counterintelligence; antiterrorism; counterterrorism; counter-surveillance or surveillance detection; infrastructure protection; force protection; technology protection; industrial security programs; Emergency Management; COOP; Safety and Investigations programs).
• Experience maintaining accountability of classified document and equipment holdings.
• Experience reviewing documents for appropriate markings, classification determinations, and declassification.
• Working knowledge of implementing government security programs and policies.
• Solid and proven written and verbal communication skills.
• 3-5 years (Mid) of specialized experience in the aforementioned areas of Information Security with increasing responsibility and complexity.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English; basic computer skills; basic experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Possess a final Top Secret personnel security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Interim clearances of any type will not be accepted.
• Pursuant to the Government Contract, you must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Certifications & Education

• Experience with Controlled Unclassified Information requirements.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.