Information Security Specialist
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
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- Responsible for the development publication execution enforcement and implementation of site-specific PHYSEC OPSEC INFOSEC SPECSEC INDOSEC policies plans and programs to protect government information.
- Conducts annual information security (INFOSEC) program reviews and analyzes identified weaknesses or systemic security problems to modify develop and apply effective corrective solutions.
- Develops processes and recommendations to prevent the compromise loss unauthorized access disclosure or destruction of sensitive controlled unclassified (CUI) and classified information.
- Monitors the site-wide mandatory review and creation of classified information and oversees the construction and certification of secure rooms for open storage.
- Establishes and implements an effective site-wide security education program providing initial continuous and refresher training to all military civilian and on-site contractor personnel.
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after)
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
- Incumbents of Security Specialist positions with the DoD are subject to the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program.
- New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
GS-11 One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as: enforcing site-specific Physical Operational Information Industrial and Special Security plans and policies to regulate access to sensitive controlled unclassified/classified information throughout its life cycle analyzing complex information security problems and mission vulnerabilities and review the results of information security violations/inquiries and briefing senior leadership on findings and corrective actions.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
You must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
- Moving expenses will not be paid.
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which well evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
- This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here.
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 () for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act exceptions and DFAS contact information.
- Incumbents of Security Specialist positions with the DoD are subject to the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Program. Individuals who occupy positions that have been designated as a Defense Security Position (DSP) are required to obtain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) as a sole requirement or prerequisite for a higher level SPēD Program certification within two years of occupying a DSP.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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