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Information Security Specialist (SSO)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services
📍 Atlanta, Georgia 💰 $112556 – $146325/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

As a(n) Information Security Specialist (SSO), you will: Administer CDC's national security program, to include all Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI), collateral and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) security policies.

Serves as CDC's Special Security Officer, responsible for all activities related to protecting national security information held and processed by the CDC, directing classified network administration, communication security (COMSEC), document control, property inventory, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), and collateral spaces across U.S. based CDC facilities.

Develop, implement, and manage training programs ensuring cleared personnel participate in annual, refresher, and any required specialized training. Formulate and apply classified communication policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the agency can maintain classified voice, data, and video communications during both continuity of operations (COOP) and routine environments.

Supervises a small contingent of positions; plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities for SCIF accreditation and implementation of national security program requirements. Review and analyze test data, makes technical judgments, and prepares decisions and recommendations concerning quality, acceptability, and need for changes and improvements.

Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other Federal agencies engaged in classified and unsecure communications (data/voice/visual), contractors, state and local governments, public and private institutions. This position has 20% supervisory duties, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.

Contact

ASKOHR@hhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112556 – $146325/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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