Information System Security Specialist - Level II

Information System Security Specialist - Level II

ACI is a professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Information System Security Specialist to serve as a part of ACI's Government Programs team, which supports CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA.

An Information System Security Specialist at ACI provides security and protection support to the program across multiple domains. An information security specialist will:

• Support any of the following security disciplines: Information Security (INFOSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Foreign Disclosure, Industrial Security, Insider Threat, Personnel Security (PERSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Force Protection Personnel Recovery, Continuity of Operations Program (COOP), Emergency Management, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Physical Security, Key Control, Special Security, Intelligence Oversight, Telecommunications Electronics Material Protected from Emanating Spurious Transmissions (TEMPEST), Communication Security (COMSEC), and Special Access Program (SAP) security.
• Coordinate visitor security and control, OPSEC, COMSEC, security education, emergency plans, classification management, public release of information, violation and compromise of security and integrity of SIPRNet usage, and Force Health Protection (regarding deployments).
• Perform administrative duties as an advisor on issues with security, training, travel, and protection of property.
• Validate security compliance with regulation and policy.
• Prepare and administer briefings on security programs and administrative services to personnel and support security and facility inspections.
• Maintain personnel security files and databases.
• Process security clearances, access requests, and various security clearance actions.
• Support security disciplines associated with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) related work.
• Execute and monitor the Enterprise Protection Risk Management Program
• Participate in the Garrison level exercises, to include the planning of Garrison AT exercises, conducting after action reviews to determine effectiveness of exercises, identifying organizational, planning, or training deficiencies, and recommending solutions to issues.
• Support Special Security by validating information and assisting employees with JWICS requests, SCI Indoctrination, SCI courier orders, JWICS PKI trusted agent, etc.
• Assist with SCIF and T-SCIF accreditation/reaccreditations.

An Information System Security Specialist who fits our team is:

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team's interactions, and to the Company's mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks "Why?" as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others' opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company's leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond "stick-fetching" to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day's assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what's right, what's legal, what's appropriate; acts accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Because this role requires a DoW security clearance, all applicants must be able to provide proof of US citizenship.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• High School Diploma and 10 years of experience, or
• Associate's degree and seven years of experience, or
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of experience, or
• Master's Degree in a related field and no experience.
• Experience with the following security disciplines:
• Information Security (INFOSEC)
• Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Foreign Disclosure, Industrial Security, Insider Threat, Personnel Security (PERSEC)
• Antiterrorism (AT)
• Force Protection Personnel Recovery
• Continuity of Operations Program (COOP)
• Emergency Management
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Physical Security, Key Control, Special Security
• Telecommunications Electronics Material Protected from Emanating Spurious Transmissions (TEMPEST)
• Communication Security (COMSEC)
• Special Access Program (SAP) security.
• A working knowledge of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Demonstrated knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Teams). Advanced Excel proficiency expected.
• Proven analytic, organization and problem-solving skills to support sound decision making.
• Proven ability working independently or as part of a team with tight deadlines.
• Possess the ability to assess, interpret, and render judgements under limited direct supervision.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detailed working knowledge of the NISPOM and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Detailed knowledge of facility security and threat detection.

ACI Offers a Robust Benefits Package Which Includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program

About Augustine Consulting Inc.

The ACI pay band for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of a specific compensation. Factors that influence the pay offered to a specific candidate for this position include, but are not limited to, federal and state laws; federal government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; relevant prior work experience; a candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; geographic location; education; and certifications. ACI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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