InfoSec & IT Security Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is posting positions that may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time schedule. Roles involve administering the INFOSEC/COMPUSEC program, protecting data in transit and at rest, and conducting semi-annual reviews of COMSEC user accounts. A security clearance may be required and citizenship is required.

Applicants should be prepared for possible duty hours outside normal times and for agency-specific requirements and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Security clearance may be required.
• PCS may be authorized as applicable per agency rules.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of IT principles, methods and security regulations to administer the INFOSEC/COMPUSEC program.
• Implement procedures to protect information transmitted within the installation and across networks.
• Administer the COMSEC program and protect cryptographic material and CAP assistance.
• Conduct semi-annual reviews of COMSEC user accounts and audit cryptographic holdings.
• Protect IT assets against unauthorized modification, disclosure, and destruction of data.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Defense is posting positions that may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time schedule. Roles involve administering the INFOSEC/COMPUSEC program, protecting data in transit and at rest, and conducting semi-annual reviews of COMSEC user accounts. A security clearance may be required and citizenship is required.

Applicants should be prepared for possible duty hours outside normal times and for agency-specific requirements and travel as needed.