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Security Specialist

Job in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Listing for: Missile Defense Agency
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 91870 - 158322 USD Yearly USD 91870.00 158322.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for:
Lead and manage a team of government and contractor personnel to execute a large-scale, Agency-level Security Manager program in alignment with national policy and DoDM 5200.01 and applicable policy references, guidance, and laws.

Key Responsibilities

This position is being filled under Acq Demo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a Security Specialist at the NH-0080-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:
Leads and manage a team of government and contractor personnel to execute a large-scale, Agency-level Security Manager program in alignment with national policy and DoDM 5200.01 and applicable policy references, guidance, and laws.

Plans, coordinates, and executes mandatory annual Agency-wide information security self-inspections, compliance reviews, and representative sampling. Evaluates program effectiveness, monitors deficiencies, and ensures systemic corrective actions are taken.

Serves as a technical expert for Agency-wide and Defense Industrial Base implementation requirements for the proper marking, safeguarding, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified national security information; enforces strict compliance with derivative marking requirements and provides technical guidance to resolve marking discrepancies and conflicting policy.

Manages the end-to-end security incident program, directing administrative inquiries into known or suspected security violations, infractions. Manages comprehensive damage assessments and enforces corrective action plans to mitigate vulnerabilities and minimizing recurrence.

Represent Agency-level Information Security interests at senior and action officer level meetings within the Agency, and with OSD, the Joint Staff, the Services, and other Defense and non-Defense agencies, when required. Oversee and evaluate security projects being accomplished by contract to ensure that all actions are properly and effectively administered in compliance with applicable contracting laws and regulations, and Agency/Department policies.

Requirements

& Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 - $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the Final date to receive applications?

Applications close on .

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.

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