Acquisition Security Support Specialist

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking an Acquisition Security Support Specialist to join the security team performing administrative functions and duties in accordance with DoW regulations and guidance required in the performance essential tasks. This position supports the Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS2) contract at Eglin AFB, FL.

As an Acquisition Security Support Specialist, your duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Provide advice and assistance in manning the entry control desk, monitoring the facility entrance, implementing force protection notices and fire alarm status, and answering the telephone to provide Security and personnel updates.
• Apply knowledge and experience to support the execution of all aspects of acquisition program security and physical security requirements IAW all applicable Government directives relating to SAPs, Sensitive Compartmented Information, and collateral security requirements.
• Provide daily assistance to the SAP Security Managers, division leadership, and facility personnel to ensure the core physical security disciplines are fully integrated from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall requirements meet mission requirements.
• Identify areas for process improvement and automation, leveraging their technical expertise to implement innovative solutions and enhance the overall efficiency of security operations.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Must have an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience or equivalent work-related experience.
• Verifiable relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with entry control desk duties including maintaining visitor log and visitor badge control, monitoring video security systems, and coordinating delivery receipt and paging personnel.
• Experience in working with Government and contractor personnel to create a secure environment through development of sound security practices and policies regarding physical, personnel and administrative security.
• Experience in conducting a documented security entry & exit program, and end-of-day security activities; including applying advanced security principles to safeguard classified resources, capabilities, and assigned personnel in accordance with appropriate directives.
• Experience in program protection planning activities supporting security inspections; identifying deficiencies in controlled areas; and implement coordinated solutions with the security manager and site ops/infrastructure team in support of sensitive or Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• This role may be appointed as primary/alternate Security roles, as needed.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance at hire with CV date within 5 years and be SAP clearable. Candidates not meeting this requirement will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and reviewing Security Management Plans, Transportation Requests, and SAP Security Personnel Official (SPO) duties.
• Recommended, but not required, Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program Security Fundamentals Professional Certification.

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: yes, 5-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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