Security Specialist

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible forobtaining andmaintainingsecurity clearances for facilities and employees.Responsible forcompliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Bachelor's Degree

Training and Experience:0-2years' experiencein automated information systems security and program security.

General Skills:Must be able to prioritize tasks,possessexcellent interpersonal and communication skills, handle multiple tasks, coordinate and plan projects, detail oriented and flexible with work assignments.

Computer Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Word,Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance:Current security clearance of "TopSecret" or above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Performs daily security-related tasks of the Special Security Representative (SSR) and Information System SecurityOfficer (ISSO) roles.

  
  

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  Provide comprehensive security guidance and recommendations to the staff in support of programrequirements, across traditional and non-traditional security disciplines to include, but not limited to: OperationalSecurity (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security (INFOSEC)andPhysical/Facility Security.

  
  

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  Provide tailored, embedded security support for the Secure Facilities.

  
  

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  Manage daily access to secure facilities.

  
  

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  Develop and coordinate all authorization documentation.

  
  

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  Implement security controls,monitorsystem security posture, audit user activity, andmaintainand updatedocumentation.

  
  

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  Work with system administrators tovalidatepatching, system hardening, and compliance.

  
  

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  Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

  
  

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  Maintain an inventory of hardware and software for multiple information systems.

  
  

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  Perform security auditsin accordance withestablished procedures.

  
  

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  Take corrective action to resolve problemsidentifiedand ensure systems areoperated, maintained, and disposedofin accordance withestablished policies and procedures.

  
  

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  Assistin all phases of the security authorization process for assigned information systems.

  
  

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  Perform self-inspections, provide security coordination, and review all system test plans.

  
  

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  Assess the impacts on system modifications and technological advances.

  
  

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  Review systems toidentifypotential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to amendvulnerabilities, implement changes, and document upgrade.

  
  

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  Provide life-cycle protection and security risk management for assigned facilities.

  
  

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  Apply information system security principles, procedures, and practices.

  
  

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  Perform other incidental and related duties asrequiredand assigned.

  
  

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None