Information Assurance Specialist

Watermark Risk Management International•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Watermark is seeking an experienced Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist. The ideal candidate is passionate about security, demonstrates strong integrity and ethics, and excels in communication and attention to detail. This position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. In this role you will…. Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentation Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures Conduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilities Assist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance program Author, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training Implement local media control policies and procedures Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

5-7 years related experience
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 1 years of experience
Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 1 years of experience
Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 3 years
Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire
Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentation
Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures
Conduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilities
Assist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance program
Author, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation
Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility
Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections
Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance
Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions
Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training
Implement local media control policies and procedures
Additional duties as assigned