Traveling Security Specialist

Job Description

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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.