Security Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Security Specialist (Security Professional Education Development / Security Fundamentals Professional Certification)

• Focus: SAP security process implementation, policy interpretation, incident management, and security oversight compliance

• Duty setting: Overseas assignment (Garden Island, Australia)

• Tour of duty: 36 months

Description

You will manage the implementation, integration, and security processes for SAP supporting delivery and capability integration to the warfighter. You will interpret security policy for operational and administrative requirements during training, testing, and operational employment, and provide authoritative technical expertise to command personnel. You will also oversee security incidents, investigations/mitigation, and security compliance inspections, including training and security education.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation, integration, and security processes for SAP
• Apply tailored policy interpretation for operational/admin requirements during training and operations
• Provide expert input on policy decisions and draft policy
• Manage security incidents, reporting, and investigation/mitigation efforts
• Serve as an authoritative technical source for SAP operations
• Review and approve reports for security oversight compliance inspections and Security Assist Visits
• Provide oversight for compliance inspections, training, and security education

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Suitable for federal employment
• Participate in direct deposit pay program
• Meet overseas employment requirements and be able to satisfy overseas requirements
• Obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport; may require a VISA
• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
• Complete a pre-appointment physical examination
• Complete pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and be subject to random testing
• SPeD/SFPC certification required: obtain within 24 months and maintain/renew every two years
• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at GS-11 equivalent demonstrating security protocol administration for highly sensitive programs; developing/interpreting security policies for operational requirements; and assessing personnel suitability for access to classified/controlled information
• Ability to travel (including to CONUS/OCONUS and remote/isolated sites) and travel by military/commercial aircraft for extended periods
• Obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).