SECURITY SPECIALIST

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency in Arlington, VA seeks a candidate with GS-12 level experience in classified security policy formulation and secure facilities management. The role emphasizes leadership in security education, training, and awareness, plus conducting senior-level program risk assessments to support defense operations.

Applicants must meet DSP requirements per DoD Manual 3305.13-M and obtain SPeD Tier 1 SFPC certification within two years of duty.

Qualifications

• Experience formulating classified security policies.
• Managing secured facility compliance and access control.
• Leading security education, training, and awareness programs.
• Conducting senior-level program risk assessments.

Skills

Security policy formulation

Access control management

Security education & training

Program risk assessment

Job description

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as:

Experience formulating classified security policies; managing secured facility compliance and access control; leading security education, training, and awareness programs; OR conducting senior-level program risk assessments.

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, \"DoD Security Accreditation and Certification\", the position encumbered has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP). Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. The incumbent of this position is required to obtain and maintain Tier 1, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Individuals who occupy a DSP and do not have the appropriate SPeD certification will have two years after the first duty day in occupying the DSP to obtain the required certification.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.