Security Specialist II

Security Specialist II (INFOSEC)

Type: Full Time

Location: Newport, RI

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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The Security Specialist II (INFOSEC) shall manage and perform the following:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist II (INFOSEC), hereinafter INFOSEC, shall conduct information security and access control tasks.
• On a daily basis, using Government Furnished Information (GFI) and upon notification in the tasking inbox, the INFOSEC shall conduct inventories at designated safe or secure room locations to verify the presence or absence of TS materials. The INFOSEC shall provide an inventory report to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager detailing areas of compliance and non-compliance.
• Upon receipt of Government notification, INFOSEC shall provide guidance on tracking, transporting, transferring, and safeguarding requirements for TS material. The Government estimates two (2) to four (4) occurrences per month. The INFOSEC shall prepare and deliver a CNSI logistics transportation plan to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager.
• The INFOSEC shall enter, update, and extract data from Base Inventory Tracking system (BITS) database and other Information Systems (IS) (CDRL A008). The Information Security Specialist shall provide inventory control issue reports to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager (CDRL A009).

CNSI Inventory Control (Secret (S) and Confidential).

• The INFOSEC shall conduct CNSI inventory tasking.
• On a daily basis, using GFI, and upon notification in the tasking inbox, the contractor shall conduct inventories at designated safe or secure room locations to verify the presence or absence of confidential and secret materials. The INFOSEC shall provide an inventory report to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager detailing areas of compliance and non-compliance. The INFOSEC shall provide weekly and monthly reports regarding inventory control issues to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager.
• Upon receipt of GFI, INFOSEC shall provide instructions and information to NUWCDIVNPT employees and other INFOSEC personnel regarding the safeguarding of classified national security information and drafting and issuing Security Violation Notices for mishandled, mismarked, or other inappropriate handling of classified material whether onboard the command, or while being mailed or shipped. The Information Security Specialist shall provide weekly and monthly reports regarding security violation, notices for mishandled, mismarked, or other inappropriate handling of classified material to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager.
• Upon receipt of GFI, the INFOSEC shall track security violations in the Information Security Database to reflect changes in status. The INFOSEC shall prepare and deliver a quarterly report containing an updated status report of all security violations to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager.

Courier Card Program.

• In accordance with Applicable Documents (AD), and using GFI, INFOSEC shall conduct courier card tasking. The Government anticipates INFOSEC will process approximately 250 courier cards per year.
• In accordance with AD, prior to issuing new courier cards, INFOSEC shall provide written guidance to couriers on safeguarding classified information while traveling within the Continental United States (CONUS) or traveling Outside (OCONUS) by providing the Acknowledgment Declaration and obtaining the courier's signature to verify receipt. The INFOSEC shall file the signed Acknowledgment Declaration in the filing system of record.
• On a daily basis, the contractor shall issue and receive returned Government courier cards and courier letters to or from NUWCDIVNPT employees. The INFOSEC shall track all NUWCDIVNPT courier cards or courier letters issued or returned to into the Courier Card Database. The Government estimates five (5) to ten (10) occurrences per week.
• On a daily basis and using GFI, INFOSEC shall track the expiration dates of all courier card holders in the Courier Card Database. The INFOSEC shall provide a monthly report to the Information and Industrial Security Program Manager containing lists of all courier card holders and all courier cards expiring within 30 days.
• In accordance with ADs, the contractor shall conduct foreign visitor control tasking. Upon receipt of GFI, INFOSEC shall review requests for visits by foreign nationals for completeness, and process visits in accordance with NUWCDIVNPT and higher-level directives. The Information Security Specialist shall conduct training with NUWCDIVNPT employees tasked with escorting foreign visitors.
• The INFOSEC shall update and maintain metrics on foreign visitors within the Foreign Visitors Database. The INFOSEC shall provide recommendations to correct commonly occurring errors on Foreign Visitor Request Forms.

Minimum/General Experience:

The INFOSEC must have the experience, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.

• Must demonstrate the ability or have endorsements that indicate the ability to learn and perform the cited position's duties.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and the process for granting personnel security clearances/accesses, and knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and physical security programs related to the protection of SCI.
• The INFOSEC should have knowledge of the methods of performing such duties as conducting inspections and investigations, collecting, and analyzing information, etc., and skill in weighing the impact of variables such as critical personnel qualifications, variations in building construction characteristics, access and entry restrictions, equipment availability, and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions and issues.
• Experience in the fields of physical, industrial, information and personnel security participating in SAP Security Compliance Inspections and Self-Inspections; reporting, documenting, and investigating security incidents; reviewing and applying governing policy including Executive Orders, DoD Security Directives, and the JAFAN Series; and communicating orally and in writing with staff and supervisors.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's to Ph.D. level degree.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.