SECURITY SPECIALIST
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
FreshPosted Mar 3
MassachusettsRemote Massachusetts$120,548 - $156,715GS-13Security and Emergency ServicesMore Air Force jobs →
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SECURITY SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves creating and enforcing security rules to protect sensitive government information and facilities, managing access to secure areas, and training staff on safety protocols in a defense agency setting.
It's ideal for someone with experience in security planning and compliance who enjoys investigative work and contributing to national defense.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional passionate about safeguarding personnel and assets from risks.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including developing and implementing security policies and procedures
- Ability to evaluate projects for security risks and provide guidance and recommendations
- Experience managing facility security for classified areas and SCIFs, including access control and accreditation
- Skills in conducting security education and awareness programs for personnel
- Proficiency in investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and mitigating risks
- Knowledge of Federal, Department of Defense, and agency security regulations
- Qualifying paid or volunteer experience that builds relevant competencies
Full 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-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Developing and implementing organizational security policies and procedures OR evaluating projects for security relevance and providing security guidance and recommendations 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. Major Duties:
- Develop and implement organizational security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive and classified information, ensuring the physical safety of personnel and assets.
- Manage facility security for multiple classified facilities and SCIFs, including access control, accreditation maintenance, and compliance with security regulations.
- Provide security guidance and recommendations for projects, ensuring compliance with Federal, department, and agency security policies.
- Conduct security education and awareness programs for personnel, ensuring proper handling of classified information and adherence to security protocols.
- Investigate security incidents and practices, documenting findings in detailed reports to identify and mitigate security risks within an organization.
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