INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
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SECURITY SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322
per year
Type
Closes
February 6, 2026
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 protecting sensitive government information and facilities by creating security rules, managing access to secure areas, and investigating any security issues to keep everything safe.
It's perfect for someone with experience in security who likes working on national defense projects and helping teams follow important safety guidelines.
You'll need to be detail-oriented and good at teaching others about security best practices.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including investigating security incidents and writing reports to reduce risks
- Knowledge of developing and implementing security policies for sensitive and classified information
- Experience managing facility security for classified areas and SCIFs, including access control and accreditation
- Ability to provide security guidance for projects and ensure compliance with federal, department, and agency policies
- Skills in conducting security education and awareness training for personnel on handling classified information
- Familiarity with federal security regulations and protocols
- 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: Investigate security incidents and practices, documenting findings in detailed reports to identify and mitigate security risks within an organization.
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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