Security Risk & Insider Threat Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area to provide comprehensive security support within the SESD, Integrated Security Operations Division (ISOD).

The role focuses on safeguarding classified information and CUI through risk assessments, inspections, vulnerability analyses, and managing industrial security requirements. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including conducting security reviews, advising

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates risk assessments, security inspections, and vulnerability analyses to safeguard classified and CUI.
• Managing industrial security requirements, including periodic reviews of statements of work for classified contracts.
• Conducting sensitive security and insider threat inquiries, assessing suitability/security concerns, and evaluating personnel access controls.
• Advising senior leadership by drafting point papers, SOPs, and briefings to mitigate operational security risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, security inspections, and vulnerability analyses to safeguard classified information and CUI.
• Manage industrial security requirements and review statements of work for classified contracts.
• Perform insider threat inquiries and assess personnel access controls; evaluate security concerns.

Skills

Risk assessments

Security inspections

Vulnerability analyses

Industrial security

Insider threat inquiries

Briefings & SOPs

Job description

U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area to provide comprehensive security support within the SESD, Integrated Security Operations Division (ISOD).

The role focuses on safeguarding classified information and CUI through risk assessments, inspections, vulnerability analyses, and managing industrial security requirements. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including conducting security reviews, advising