Information Security Specialist

DescriptionSAIC is seeking an Information Security Specialist in Arlington, VA to support the Army National Guard (ARNG), focusing on derivative classification, standard operating procedures (SOP) and security education, training, and awareness (SETA) for Information Security (INFOSEC) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) programs. INFOSEC concerns effective classification, dissemination and safeguarding methodologies for protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by Federal agencies. Job Duties:Identifying information requiring protection through Security Classification Guides (SCG)Development of classification guides, document marking, safeguarding, and usePersonnel access controls and Visitor access rostersMust be familiar with physical storage and control; security educationTransmitting, transferring, reproducing, derivative classification, and destroying information in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 380-5 Assist in the development, planning, monitoring, instructing, and implementing of effective INFOSEC programs for ARNG.Perform oversight reviews to monitor program implementation and practices throughout the 54 ARNG states and territories.Process requests and questions from states’ security managers for INFOSEC support and assist with automating the state request system.Interpret National Security requirements to update, develop, and implement ARNG INFOSEC policies and procedures on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.Conduct INFOSEC workshops, security briefings, and security education programs for ARNG throughout the 54 states and territories.Support Army Protection Program Assessment (APPA) trips to help assess and improve the INFOSEC programs throughout the 54 states and territories.QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years or more of related experience; four (4) additional years or more experience in lieu of a degree. Required Security Clearance:Active TOP SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI (US Citizenship required).Required Skills and Training:Security training equivalent to that of the Center for Development of Security Expertise (CDSE) STEPP (Security Training, Education, and Professionalization Portal), including INFOSEC-focused courses such as:Classification Conflicts and Evaluations IF110.06Derivative Classification IF103.16Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) IF141.06Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) DS-IF101.06Information Security Emergency Planning IF108.06Introduction to Information Security IF011.16Marking Special Categories of Classified Information IF105.16Original Classification IF102.16Security Classification Guidance IF101.16 Transmission and Transportation for DOD IF107.16Unauthorized Disclosure (UD) of Classified Information and CUI IF130.16Classified Storage Requirements (Video)Security Incidents Reporting Requirement (Video) (IF003.16)3+ years’ information security experience and in-depth knowledge of INFOSEC-related regulations and instructions, including:AR 380-5 “Army Information Security Program”DoDI 5200.01 “DoD Information Security Program and Protection of SCI”DoDI 5200.48 “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)”1+ years’ experience with assessments, inspections, and/or evaluation of security programs.Possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills.Possess strong analytic and organization skills, works well independently without nearby corporate support.Job Field: SecurityTravel: Yes, 10 % of the Time