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Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) Specialist
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What they do
An Information Specialist manages computer systems and creates programs that manage access to data for a business or organization. Assists with data retrieval and analysis and manages security for data and files.
$84,599 / year median in Maryland
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) SpecialistThis position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems.
Performance may include:
Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentationConduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and proceduresConduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilitiesAssist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance programAuthor, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentationAssist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facilityEnforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspectionsIdentify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure
Performance may include:
Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentationConduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and proceduresConduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilitiesAssist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance programAuthor, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentationAssist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facilityEnforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspectionsIdentify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure
Performance may include:
Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentationConduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and proceduresConduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilitiesAssist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance programAuthor, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentationAssist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facilityEnforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspectionsIdentify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure
JAFAN 6/9
complianceConduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actionsReview, track and conduct IA new user and refresher trainingImplement local media control policies and proceduresExperience:
5 - 7 years related experienceClearance:
TS/SCIEducation:
Bachelor's degree in a related area OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)Certifications:
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hireWillingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraphOther Requirements:
N/A Job Description Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) SpecialistThis position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems.Performance may include:
Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentationConduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and proceduresConduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilitiesAssist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance programAuthor, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentationAssist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facilityEnforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspectionsIdentify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure