Security Specialist

$88,621 - $115,213/Yr

Department of Defense - Fort Riley, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Riley, KS

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at HQ Communications Electronics Command, Fort Riley, KS.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Command's primary field representative to provide technical assistance, training and policy and doctrine clarification guidance.
• Addresses unique Communications Security (COMSEC) accounting and security requirements, operational usage, maintenance standards, Information Systems Security Program.
• Performs functions in the field to disseminate and interpret Army plans, policies, and doctrine concerning Army COMSEC, Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Information Security (INFOSEC), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) field actions.
• Advises Army Commanders, Command Inspectors, COMSEC Custodians, and COMSEC Hand Receipt Holders on COMSEC policy.
• Serves as the direct interface between the Command and the commanders in assigned area.
• Represents the Command to the gaining command and to HQ DA to ensure all requirements for COMSEC accounting and IA material release and fielding have been accomplished by the fielding command, as directed by HQ DA.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a single-scope background investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Requires a medical examination, immunization screening, and Occupational Health Certification for travel.
• Will be required to perform TDY travel within and outside the continental United States 50% of the time to include potentially high-threat, hostile OCONUS environments.
• Mobility Agreement is required.
• Must obtain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in monitoring Communications Security (COMSEC) activities.
• Experience applying logistical support policies, procedures, and/or guidance regarding Information Assurance equipment or systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.