Information Security Specialist Security Clearance

Overview

Tactica Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced and qualified Information Security Specialist for a Security Service contract supporting USSOUTHCOM's collateral and SCI security programs, including administrative, personnel, physical, information, and industrial security functions within the headquarters (HQ) and throughout USSOUTHCOM's area of responsibility (AOR).

• Conduct information security tasks in support of USSOUTHCOM collateral and SCI Information Security Programs.
• Conduct planning and execution of security staff assistance visits (virtual and in-person), surveys, assessments, and quarterly meetings supporting the Command Security Manager Program; document observations and results IAW USSOUTHCOM procedures.
• Internal Assessments & Marking Accuracy:
  Conduct internal assessments using established checklists and IAW USSOUTHCOM policy. Evaluate document marking accuracy through sampling, documenting results and on-the-spot corrections; recommend corrective actions to assess overall security program's health and Contractor shall classified information is properly marked.
• Courier Services:
  Process courier requests, preparing courier cards and travel authorization letters within 3 business days; maintain an excel spreadsheet for accountability and reporting, submitting weekly metrics.
• Classified Material Handling & Destruction:
  Prepare classified information for transmission or transportation and provide related training; maintain a classified material inventory and destroy material IAW records management disposition instructions and USSOUTHCOM policy.
• Security Incident Management:
  Process reported/suspected security incidents IAW local policy, including preliminary inquiries and maintaining incident files (electronic and hard copy); collaborate with IT and DISA as directed by the COR to sanitize systems and printers, issue notifications, prepare reports, and identify trends.
• Classification & Declassification Management:
  Assist with original and derivative classification, and the mandatory/systematic/automatic declassification programs, utilizing established guides; apply appropriate markings/red actions to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
• Security Classification Guide (SCG) Support:
  Assist with preparing SCGs and maintaining the SCG library.
• Prepublication & Security Reviews:
  Assist with conducting prepublication and security reviews, providing recommendations and identifying equities for referrals.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program:
  Implement and maintain the CUI Program, conducting data collection and evaluating marking compliance through sampling; document results, recommend corrective actions, and conduct preliminary inquiries as required, ensuring proper CUI marking.
• Annual Agency Classification Management Report Data:
  Collect data quarterly, review for accuracy, and resolve discrepancies; maintain databases/spreadsheets to document data collection and prepare reports for inclusion in the Annual Agency Classification Management Report/Data Call.
• Industrial Security Program Support:
  Maintain and execute the USSOUTHCOM Industrial Security Program requirements IAW DoD and SOUTHCOM policy.
• NATO SECRET Sub‑registry Support:
  Assist with maintaining and executing the USSOUTHCOM NATO SECRET Sub‑registry, aiding the program manager and control points.
• Information Repository Management:
  Establish and maintain a searchable repository/tracking system (e.g., spreadsheet, database) to document SOUTHCOM Classification/Declassification Guides, prepublication/security reviews, security incidents, DD Form 254s, appointed Contract Monitors, designated OCAs, and declassification authorities.
• Security Education, Awareness & Training (SETA):
  Execute a comprehensive SETA program including newcomer orientation, annual training, refresher courses, and awareness materials (CBTs, presentations, pamphlets, newsletters); provide monthly training completion rates.
• Classified/CUI Material Destruction:
  Collect classified/CUI material weekly for destruction IAW local policies, transporting it to the Media Destruction Facility; destroy material IAW procedures, removing waste by products and reporting destruction backlog weekly.
• Disintegrator Operation & Maintenance:
  Operate the SEM Model 23 disintegrator and perform operator‑level maintenance; coordinate service, cleaning, blade replacement, and supply acquisition with COR, following the separate maintenance contract (quarterly with emergency calls as needed).
• Destruction Witnessing:
  Provide Two‑Person Integrity (TPI) capability IAW USSOUTHCOM policy for destruction of Top Secret, SAP, SCI, and other materials.
• Degaussing & Data Destruction:
  Operate and maintain degaussing and data destruction equipment, breaking down media for efficient destruction; field test functions within guidance and undergo annual calibration, following the separate maintenance contract (quarterly with emergency calls as needed); complete destruction of all USSOUTHCOM classified…