Security Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is recruiting for a security-focused professional under the Cyber Excepted Service at the GG-13 level, located in the HC33M Infrastructure/Sustainment (SITE MANAGEMENT- MONTGOMERY BRANCH). The role emphasizes safeguarding national security information and managing security programs in or supporting a data center environment.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, Top Secret/SCI eligibility, and successful completion of DoD security certification

Qualifications

• Experience managing personnel, physical, industrial and information security programs in a data center.
• U.S. Citizenship required and GG-13 qualification within 30 days after the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Provides authoritative information and assistance to personnel security policies and related issues; manages program access requests, clearances, courier authorizations, badges, identifications, etc.
• Serves as the organization’s Physical Security Officer responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a physical security program.
• Ensures the government and industry-wide uniform application of the DD Form 254, including processing, reviewing, and validating per vendor contract.
• Advises on procedures governing classification, declassification, downgrading, and safeguarding of national security information; advises on marking documents and declassification instructions.

Skills

Personnel security

Physical security

Security program management

DD Form 254 processing

Tools

DD Form 254 processing

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - HC33M Infrastructure/Sustainment(SITE MANAGEMENT- MONTGOMERY BRANCH).

Duties

• Provides authoritative information and assistance to personnel security policies and related issues, and manages all personnel security areas including program access requests, clearances, courier authorizations, badges, identification cards, etc.
• Serves as the organization’s Physical Security Officer responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a physical security program.
• Ensures the government and industry-wide uniform application of the DD Form 254, as appropriate to include processing, reviewing, and validating in accordance with the appropriate vendor contract.
• The incumbent advises on procedures governing classification, declassification, downgrading, and safeguarding of national security information; advises personnel on the proper procedures for marking documents and the proper declassification instructions in accordance with applicable regulations.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Individuals tentatively selected will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement and random drug testing after appointment.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
• Employee must submit to participate in the Defense Security Services Security Professional Education Development program, attaining a minimum of Security Fundamentals Professional Certification within two years of selection to the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as:

Experience in running personnel, physical, industrial and information security program within a Data Center

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification" and selectees will be required to meet the certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Upon appointment to this position selectees will have two years to meet the applicable SPeD certification requirements and will be required to sign a statement acknowledging the SFPC requirements and agreeing to permit the DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this position. Additional information about the SPeD Program can be found here.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.