SECURITY SPECIALIST

US National Defense University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Defense University in Washington, DC is seeking candidates for a federal position that requires specialized information security experience and the ability to apply security policy within complex programs. Applicants will be evaluated using the USA Hire Assessment to determine readiness for the duties at GS-12 level.

The role focuses on developing or managing information security programs, assessing risk, and advising senior leaders on protected information.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience with developing or managing information security programs.
• Interpreting security policy across programs.
• Conducting inspections or investigations related to security.
• Assessing risk and resolving complex security issues.
• Advising senior leaders on protected/classified information protection.

Skills

Security policy interpretation

Risk assessment

Advising senior leaders

Information security program mgmt

Tools

USA Hire

Job description

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience

Specialized experience is defined as experience with developing or managing information security programs; interpreting security policy; conducting inspections or investigations; assessing risk; resolving complex security issues; and advising senior leaders on classified information protection.

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.