SECURITY SPECIALIST (SCI)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DISA in Hawaii is seeking a GG-12 Security Specialist to support the mission of US Cyber Command. This position is recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service.

It is located in the DISA HC/Data Center LOB and requires qualification at GG-12 with relevant security experience. Candidates must describe qualifying experience in their resume, including managing physical security operations, inspections, and coordination of audits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and evaluating physical security operations, including intrusion detection systems, biometric and card access controls, perimeter barriers, and alarm monitoring.
• Experience conducting inspections, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance reviews to identify deficiencies and mitigate risk.
• Experience leading external audits and accreditation reviews, developing corrective action plans, and maintaining facility accreditation per DoD/federal standards.

Skills

Physical Security Ops

Intrusion Detection

Biometric Access

Perimeter Security

Alarm Monitoring

Self-Inspections

Vulnerability Assessments

Audit Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

DoD Security Standards

Job description

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 HC/Data Center LOB. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-12, 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 managing and evaluating physical security operations, including intrusion detection systems, biometric and card access controls, perimeter barriers, and alarm monitoring for data centers and secure facilities (such as SCIFs or SAPFs) OR conducting Inspections & Assessments: Planning and executing routine self-inspections, vulnerability assessments, and physical security compliance reviews to identify security deficiencies, mitigate risks, and maintain regulatory compliance OR leading External Audits & Accreditations: Preparing for and coordinating formal government security inspections, staff assistance visits, and accreditation reviews; developing corrective action plans to resolve audit findings; and maintaining facility accreditation in accordance with DoD and federal security standards.

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.