Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist

Socket.dev; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a security support professional to provide physical security and information assurance for collateral, SCI and SAP systems, aligning with JSIG and other DoD guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems.

The role involves maintaining accreditation documentation, performing TEMPEST/TSCM actions, enforcing personnel security controls, and assisting in implementation of the information assurance program.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience required.
• DoD Directive 8570.01-M information assurance technician requirements within 6 months of hire.
• Counterintelligence polygraph willingness is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintain accreditation docs.
• Conduct physical/technical security actions (TEMPEST/TSCM) and procedures.
• Review construction/expansion plans for facility compliance.
• Assist IA Manager with information assurance program implementation.
• Author and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation.
• Enforce personnel security controls for visitors/un-cleared personnel.
• Enforce physical security of devices and inspect entry/exit areas.
• Identify IA/physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance.
• Conduct IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Review IA new user training and refresher sessions.
• Implement local media control policies and procedures.

Skills

Physical security

Information assurance

DCID/JSIG compliance

Certification & Accreditation

Security training

Personnel security controls

Vulnerability assessment

Self-inspections and corrective action

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Job description

Description

This position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems.

Performance may include:

• Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentation
• Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilities
• Assist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance program
• Author, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation
• Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility
• Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections
• Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance
• Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions
• Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training
• Implement local media control policies and procedures

Requirements

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years related experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph