Staff International Security Specialist (R5221)

Personnel Security (PERSEC):

Administer and manage personnel security programs, including background verifications, clearances, and access controls

Conduct risk assessments related to insider threats and implement mitigation strategies

Support onboarding/offboarding security procedures and briefings

Physical Security (PHYSEC):

Develop and oversee physical security plans for international facilities and operations

Conduct site surveys, vulnerability assessments, and recommend security enhancements

Coordinate access control systems, surveillance, and guard force operations

Communications Security (COMSEC):

Manage secure communications systems and ensure proper handling of cryptographic materials

Ensure compliance with COMSEC policies, procedures, and accountability requirements

Coordinate with technical teams to safeguard communication channels

Cyber Security:

Support cybersecurity initiatives aligned with organizational and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)

Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks across international operations

Partner with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations, monitoring, and incident response

Information Security (INFOSEC):

Develop and enforce policies for safeguarding sensitive and classified information

Conduct information security training and awareness programs

Investigate and respond to security incidents, including data breaches or compromise

Cross-Functional & Operational Duties:

Ensure compliance with U.S. and host-nation security regulations

Provide security guidance to international teams and leadership

Support audits, inspections, and accreditation processes

Travel internationally as required to support operations