Security Specialist

United States Air Force

$90K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Knowledge of a range of security concepts and practices
  • Understanding of laws and regulations related to security programs
  • Analytical skills to evaluate and improve security requirements
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) required within 2 years
  • Experience in Special Access Program (SAP), Acquisition Security, Industrial Security, or Physical Security preferred

Responsibilities

  • Protect enterprise information from espionage and unauthorized disclosures
  • Coordinate security objectives across specialized programs
  • Assist managers with developing internal security programs
  • Apply analytical principles to evaluate security alternatives
  • Implement security strategies that enhance information sharing

Benefits

  • Recruitment incentives may be available based on eligibility
  • Access to specialized training and certification opportunities like SFPC and SAPPC
  • Opportunity to serve in a pivotal role for national defense and security
  • Potential for career growth within the Department of Defense
  • Structured work environment within the Air Force Civilian Service
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Security Specialist, GG-0080-12 located at the C3I & Networks Information Protection (HNV) at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.

Special Salary Rate: $90,000 - 102,000

Recruitment incentives may be available based on eligibility.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

In this position, you serve as an AFLCMC/HNC Security Specialist to protect the enterprise from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to enterprise and enterprise mission interest, national defense, or national security.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Must sign a non-disclosure agreement

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program

Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices

Knowledge of security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies

Knowledge of a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, training concepts, programs, procedures, practices, and guidance to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs

Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations, and improve the security program for the Group

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M and AFI 36-2645

Desired Experience: Special Access Program (SAP), Acquisition Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security

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