Requisition Type: Contingent (Open) Position Status: Full Time Position Title: Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) Specialist Location: Suitland, MD Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, SAP Information eligible, consent for Counterintelligence polygraphDuties and Responsibilities This position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. Duties include the following:
- Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentation.
- Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures.
- Conduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilities.
- Assist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance program.
- Author, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation.
- Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility.
- Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections.
- Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance.
- Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions.
- Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training.
- Implement local media control policies and procedures..
Knowledge and Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a related area and 5-7 years of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related area and 7-9 years of related experience OR 9-11 years of related experience without a degree.
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
- Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force a plus.
