Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist

P-11 SECURITY; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

P-11 SECURITY is seeking a Security Specialist to provide physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. The role ensures compliance with DCID and JSIG requirements and maintains accreditation documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating TEMPEST/TSCM activities, conducting preconstruction reviews, enforcing personnel security controls, and maintaining IA training and C&A records.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of hire
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Responsibilities

• 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 actions (TEMPEST/TSCM)
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and provide compliance recommendations for 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
• Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct inspections
• Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance
• Conduct IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions
• Review IA new user and refresher training
• Implement local media control policies and procedures

Skills

Physical security

Information assurance

JSIG/DCID compliance

TEMPEST/TSCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience

Tools

TEMPEST/TSCM methodologies

Accreditation documentation systems

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