Traveling Security Specialist

Description

SAIC is seeking a Traveling Security Specialist in Arlington, VA. Primary responsibility will be to assess Army National Guard (ARNG) G-2 Security Programs and provide comprehensive training and guidance to ARNG security personnel across different locations. Expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing security awareness and compliance with new ARNG policies. Serves as a multi-functional security specialist in support of the protection of classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI). Implements and enable intelligence-related security programs in accordance with the AR 380-series regulations and Security Education and Training & Awareness (SETA).

Job Duties:

Information Security (InfoSec):

• Conduct training sessions on safeguarding sensitive information, data protection, and secure communication practices.
• Educate ARNG staff on the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• Address emerging threats for ARNG security posture including incident response management and physical security standards for secure rooms policies and procedures.

Industrial Security:

• Train ARNG personnel on physical security measures for facilities, equipment, and classified materials.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols related to access control, visitor management, and secure storage.
• Collaborate with industrial security officers to reinforce best practices.

Personnel Security (PERSEC):

• Provide one-on-one guidance on personal security awareness.
• Explain PERSEC policies, including handling personal information, social media risks, and reporting incidents.
• Assist in background checks and clearance processes.

Communications Security (COMSEC):

• Familiarize ARNG staff with secure communication methods, encryption, and key management.
• Highlight the importance of protecting communication devices and preventing unauthorized access.
• Address emerging threats for COMSEC posture, ensure COMSEC audits and command inspections are conducted.
• Provide ARNG personnel with guidance and support in resolving COMSEC and DACAP issues.
• Conduct COMSEC Inspections and Assessments and provide one-on-one guidance and corrective actions ensuring compliance with Department of Army standards.
• Assist in the development of COMSEC and DACAP Training products.

FD. Foreign Disclosure:

• Educate ARNG personnel on sharing information with foreign entities.
• Explain the procedures for controlled unclassified information (CUI) and classified information sharing.
• Address potential risks and legal implications.

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI):

• Provide specialized training for handling SCI materials.
• Cover access controls, need-to-know principles, and secure communication within SCI compartments.
• Collaborate with intelligence units to reinforce SCI security practices.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years or more of related experience; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 Years of specialized experience with AR 380-series regulations (AR 380-5, AR 380-10, AR 380-67, AR 380-27, AR 380-28, AR 380-40, AR 380-49).

Required Security Clearance:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI (US Citizenship required).

Required Skills:

• Prior experience in security, or military security operations.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex policies.
• Adaptability to different environments and willingness to travel extensively.

Desired Certifications:

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification highly desired.