Security Specialist

About the role

Odyssey is seeking a Security Specialist to support the maintenance and operation of the industrial security and personnel clearance programs at the Niceville, FL (Eglin AFB, FL) office. The successful candidate will interface with the Associate Director of Security, Odyssey Security Management, Security Specialist, and all levels of Odyssey personnel to ensure contract security compliance with applicable regulations (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives, applicable ICDs, etc.). This is a full-time, hybrid role in Niceville, FL (Eglin AFB, FL).

Responsibilities

• Support physical security operations, including facility access control, and assist with drafting and implementation of construction/renovation security plans.
• Maintain and update personnel security records in national security databases (DISS, NBIS); prepare and submit required reports.
• Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and corporate badging.
• Support travel security functions, including security briefings, visa coordination, trip research, and completion/status reporting.
• Initiate and track clearance investigations, reinvestigations, and upgrades; provide status updates on investigative actions and key security dates.
• Assist the FSO/AFSO with security education, training, and briefings/debriefings activities.
• Compile and maintain security data to support management reporting, proposal development, and corporate data collection.
• Track and update security practices and policies for corporate and contract-specific levels.
• Support the FSO/AFSO with Self-Inspections and Security Assessments.
• Coordinate with government customers on issuance, renewal, return, and tracking of all government-issued credentials.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have Top Secret or TS/SCI eligibility.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Security, Security Administration, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Police Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Security Specialist, Security Manager, Security Assistant, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), or similar military experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply government regulations, policies, and procedures (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives, applicable ICDs, etc.).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously to completion.
• Ability to learn new security concepts, programs, and government regulations.
• Proficiency in Office 365.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance.
• Familiarity with government databases such as Defense Information Security System (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS).
• Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced corporate or government security office.
• Completion of CDSE training courses (e.g., Insider Threat Awareness, Introduction to Industrial Security).

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule.

About the company

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

OdysseyCares is a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.