Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist (PS/IA) (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)

The anticipated salary range for this position is $93,000 - $108,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.


Position Description:
The Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist supports the customer’s Special Access Programs with combined physical security and information assurance duties, protecting SAP facilities and the classified information systems inside them.

We are seeking a PS/IA Specialist to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support physical security of SAP facilities, including access control, intrusion detection systems, and entry procedures
• Conduct facility security inspections and self-inspections and track corrective actions
• Support accreditation of SAP facilities in accordance with ICD 705 and DoD SAP policy
• Support information assurance of classified systems, including account management, media control, and audit review
• Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization packages and system security documentation
• Assist with personnel, information, and program security functions and maintain security records
• Brief personnel on security procedures and report security incidents to the program security officer

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• 3+ years of related physical security and/or information assurance experience
• SAP experience desired
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+) within 6 months of hire
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
• 10%-25% Travel

Security Clearance:

• TS with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program (SAP) Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Military Experience Welcome (MOS / AFSC / Rating):

• Enlisted: Army 31B, 25B, 25D; Air Force 3P0X1, 1D7X1 (formerly 3D0X2); Navy Master-at-Arms (MA), Information Systems Technician (IT); Marine Corps 5811, 0689
• Officer and Warrant Officer: Army 31A, 35E, 25A, 255S; Air Force 31P, 71S, 17D; Marine Corps 5803
• Civilian equivalent: GS-0080 Security Specialist

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary for well-qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events