What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Specialist position at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)?
*This is not a job description for a specific job opening at DIU. The Talent Management Team collects resumes from interested candidates for periodic openings and would love to hear from you!*
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoW) organization focused exclusively on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. As the Department’s gateway to leading technology companies across the country, DIU is focused on rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaling of commercial solutions that can save lives, lead to new operational concepts, increase efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.
DIU has a variety of missions which bring academic and private sector solutions to national security problems. To accomplish this mission, we seek a wide variety of backgrounds including military experience, high technology product development and leadership, operations expertise, and general program management experience.
Federal Civilian Positions in Security: Serves as a subject matter expert overseeing a comprehensive multi-discipline security portfolio, with a primary focus on managing the Personnel Security program and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrination processes. The incumbent provides expert oversight for Critical Access Programs, including Operations Security (OPSEC) in compliance with DoD directives, Physical Security for SCIFs and classified storage, and Industrial Security contract management. Additionally, the specialist serves as the Alternate Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager and the DIU Site Security Control Officer (SSCO), responsible for conducting senior-level briefings, performing security inspections, and managing technical access systems such as DISS and SIPRNet to ensure the protection of Department of War assets and mission continuity. Serves as a Trusted Agent, and performs duties as a Defense Information System for Security (DISS) among other security roles and functions.
Positions may be located in Mountain View, CA or in the National Capital Region.
To be considered for future Security Specialist opportunities, please apply with your resume and complete the questionnaire. Our Talent Management Team will review applications as positions become available!
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoW) organization focused exclusively on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. As the Department’s gateway to leading technology companies across the country, DIU is focused on rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaling of commercial solutions that can save lives, lead to new operational concepts, increase efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.
DIU has a variety of missions which bring academic and private sector solutions to national security problems. To accomplish this mission, we seek a wide variety of backgrounds including military experience, high technology product development and leadership, operations expertise, and general program management experience.
Federal Civilian Positions in Security: Serves as a subject matter expert overseeing a comprehensive multi-discipline security portfolio, with a primary focus on managing the Personnel Security program and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrination processes. The incumbent provides expert oversight for Critical Access Programs, including Operations Security (OPSEC) in compliance with DoD directives, Physical Security for SCIFs and classified storage, and Industrial Security contract management. Additionally, the specialist serves as the Alternate Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager and the DIU Site Security Control Officer (SSCO), responsible for conducting senior-level briefings, performing security inspections, and managing technical access systems such as DISS and SIPRNet to ensure the protection of Department of War assets and mission continuity. Serves as a Trusted Agent, and performs duties as a Defense Information System for Security (DISS) among other security roles and functions.
Positions may be located in Mountain View, CA or in the National Capital Region.
To be considered for future Security Specialist opportunities, please apply with your resume and complete the questionnaire. Our Talent Management Team will review applications as positions become available!
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