Information Security Specialist

Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified companies delivering IT, management consulting, and general construction solutions to the Federal Government and commercial sector. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Information Security Specialist to join their team and play a critical role in ensuring the security integrity of their Joint Task Force Guantanamo program based in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This position is a full time, onsite role. This position requires an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. Clearance: DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. Workplace Type: Onsite. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Compensation: $85 – 95K per year. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our client’s team supporting JTF-GTMO efforts in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The main responsibilities of the role include: The Information Security Specialist conducts tasks in support of JTF-GTMO collateral and SCI Information Security Programs. Personnel in this role will primarily operate out of the JTF-GTMO HQ building, while media destruction duties are performed at the Installation Services Building (Media Destruction Center). The core mission involves assessing program health, managing classification and CUI, executing security training, and overseeing the secure destruction of classified materials. · Program Assessments: Conduct internal security assessments using established checklists, evaluate marking accuracy via document sampling, document on-the-spot corrections, and recommend corrective actions. · Classification Management: Assist with original and derivative classification, mandatory declassification, and prepublication reviews. Maintain the Security Classification Guide (SCG) library. · CUI Oversight: Implement the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program by conducting data collection, sampling for marking compliance, and initiating preliminary inquiries. · Incident Response: Process reported or suspected security incidents per local policy, conduct preliminary inquiries, and maintain incident databases to identify trends. · SETA Training: Execute a comprehensive Security, Education, Awareness, and Training (SETA) program, including newcomer orientations, annual training, and computer-based training (CBTs). · Courier Operations: Process courier requests, prepare authorization letters within 3 business days, and administer Defense Courier Service (DCS) pickup and delivery actions. · Media Destruction: Operate and maintain the SEM Model 23/5 disintegrator and evacuation system. Provide witness capability for the destruction of Top Secret, SAP, SCI, and other sensitive materials. Required Deliverables: · Weekly: Courier database metrics. · Monthly: SETA training completion rates. · Quarterly: Classification data collection for the Annual Agency Report. · As Required: Security incident reports, CUI discrepancy reports, disintegrator evaluation/parts reports, and destruction supply requests (submitted 30 days in advance). Our client provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This company complies with applicable federal contractor requirements regarding protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. They also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.