Physical Security and Information Assurance Specialist

$88,275 - $110,055/Yr

GD Information Technology, Inc. - Riverside, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Riverside, CA

10,001+ employees

About the position

As a Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist (PS/IA Specialist) at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission and optimizing business strategies. Your expertise will be essential in addressing some of our clients' most significant challenges while contributing to the growth of the business. In this position, you will provide comprehensive physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) systems, ensuring compliance with the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) and other Department of Defense (DoD) and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements, maintaining accreditation documentation, and conducting or managing physical and technical security actions and procedures. You will also conduct preconstruction reviews, assist the Information Assurance Manager with the implementation of the information assurance program, and author, review, and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation. Additionally, you will enforce personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel, conduct entry/exit inspections, and identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with JAFAN 6/9. In this role, you will conduct periodic IA and PS self-inspections, implement corrective actions, and review, track, and conduct IA new user and refresher training. You will also implement local media control policies and procedures, ensuring that the physical security of electronic devices and prohibited items is enforced. Your work will be vital in ensuring that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter, making a significant impact on the security landscape.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintain accreditation documentation.
• Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures.
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and make recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion, and modifications of facilities.
• Assist the Information Assurance Manager with the 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.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of related experience in physical security and information assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years).
• IAT Level I certification within 6 months of hire.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance with willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with JSIG and DoD security requirements.
• Familiarity with TEMPEST/TSCM procedures.
• Knowledge of personnel security controls and entry/exit inspection processes.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Extra paid vacation and holidays.