Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the security office, ensuring compliance with command, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Implements and administers Collateral, SCI, and SAP personnel/physical security programs.
• Leads cross-functional teams to resolve complex, highly technical security issues, evaluate susceptibility of critical information, develop security guidance, and implement controls and protections.
• Implements DoD, USAF, DIA, and field command policies and directives for the construction, protection, and operation of advanced programs facilities, including SCIFs.
• Transmit/receive classified materials via mail, hand-carry, or DCS.
• Respond to alarm notifications within 1 hour (if contacted).
• Cook up and coordinate all foreign visits with higher headquarters and local facility security.
• Prepare SCI nominations/TIS for incoming personnel and maintain the SCI billet roster for the squadron.
• Conduct security incident reviews, security evaluations, and self-inspections as required.
• Develop, distribute, and track annual/quarterly security awareness and training.
• Schedule/coordinate secure Video Teleconferencing and secure voice communications.
• Coordinate with industry partners, higher headquarters, and program offices to obtain needed services.
• Perform other security duties (SM/SSR/GSSO) as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a Master’s degree, a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience is typically required for an employee at this level.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Position requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and be able to pass a Counter-Intelligence Polylgraph Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• The employee must successfully take and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) Examination.

Pay

This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Global Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000

Schedule

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Benefits

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