Info Sec Spec

Full Job Description

Information Security Specialists (ISSs) ensure compliance with NGA's Information Security Protection Program to protect classified and sensitive information, and promote efficiency in the creation, classification, safeguarding, handling, use, and declassification of information.

They develop, interpret, and implement information security and declassification policies and procedures, and develop se MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required).

Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1.

Experience performing criminal investigations, security inquiries, or intelligence analysis supporting Federal, Local, or State agencies. 2.

Experience writing investigative reports with appropriate elements within the law enforcement community and/or IC; and collecting evidence in accordance with applicable rules. 3.

Demonstrated knowledge of cyber and/or insider threats, foreign intelligence entities and terrorist organizations. 4. Experience briefing program capabilities to senior leaders.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.

Investigative credentials or equivalent; or advanced analytic or investigative training and/or experience. 2.

Holds an active Certified Counter Insider Threat Professional - Fundamental's certification. 3.

Computer forensics certification from an accredited entity such as: CISSP, CISM, Security+ or equivalent. Major Duties:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (U) Investigators in the Counter Insider Threat (CInT) Investigations Division conduct CInT investigations and other inquiries in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policy to foresee and mitigate insider threats and help to secure GEOINT and the NGA personnel, systems, and information that delivers our National Security capability.

Investigators operate under the guidance of the Division Chief and Team Leads.

They are front-line professionals who, among other things, investigate Unauthorized Disclosures (UDs) of classified information, Negligent Discharge of Classified Information (NDCI - e.g.

data spill), Automated Information System (AIS) misuse, unauthorized media/device in NGA Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Unauthorized Universal Serial Bus (USB) connections, and mishandling or improper handling of classified information.

They employ various investigative techniques and use forensic software tools to execute their mission.

They do research and analysis, thoroughly document the results of their cases, and produce written reports.

They refer investigative findings to Division managers, maintain liaison relationships with assigned customers, and accomplish other duties as assigned within the scope of the Division's established mission.

They conduct investigative coordination, information sharing, and liaise with other NGA components, IC partners, and other federal agencies on projects and matters of mutual interest.

(CInT) Investigations Division conduct CInT investigations and other inquiries in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policy to foresee and mitigate insider threats and help to secure GEOINT and the NGA personnel, systems, and information that delivers our National Security capability.

Investigators operate under the guidance of the Division Chief and Team Leads.

They are front-line professionals who, among other things, investigate Unauthorized Disclosures (UDs) of classified information, Negligent Discharge of Classified Information (NDCI - e.g.

data spill), Automated Information System (AIS) misuse, unauthorized media/device in NGA Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Unauthorized Universal Serial Bus (USB) connections, and mishandling or improper handling of classified information.

They employ various investigative techniques and use forensic software tools to execute their mission.

They do research and analysis, thoroughly document the results of their cases, and produce written reports.

They refer investigative findings to Division managers, maintain liaison relationships with assigned customers, and accomplish other duties as assigned within the scope of the Division's established mission.

They conduct investigative coordination, information sharing, and liaise with other NGA components, IC partners, and other federal agencies on projects and matters of mutual interest.