Mid Special Security Technician

Prescient Edge is seeking a Mid. Special Security Technician to support a Federal Government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Mid. Special Security Technician

Benefits:
At Prescient Edge , we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

• SST shall manage SCIF operations ensuring alignment with JTF-SREC priorities by safeguarding sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and maintaining compliance with SCI program policies, directives, and procedures.
• SST shall oversee the SCI security program, including security oversight for other SCIFs under the organization's cognizance.
• Key responsibilities include accounting for, controlling, transmitting, transporting, packaging, and safeguarding SCI, as well as ensuring its destruction by authorized means.
• SST shall serve as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances, manages personnel security actions such as nomination interviews and SCI access validations, and conducts security briefings that emphasize unauthorized disclosure awareness and reporting.
• They maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) [GA2.1]or successor system to ensure personnel records are accurate and up to date, while also managing physical, information, and technical security measures, including TEMPEST and TSCM procedures.
• Should perform tasks such as:
• Supervise annual self-assessments, report findings to DIA CI and Security Office.
• Assist with the investigation of unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
• Conduct SCI security education and training programs.
• Maintain SCIF Accreditation documentation.
• Validate DD Form 254s.
• Manage the facility's access control system, including enrolling new personnel, issuing badges, and assigning permissions based on clearance and need-to-know.
• Conduct daily security checks of the building, verifying the proper function of doors, locks, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and alarms.
• Respond to, investigate, and document security alarms and anomalies.
• Ensure un-cleared personnel (e.g., maintenance, cleaners, non-SCI cleared IT) performing work inside the building are escorted and continuously monitored.
• Perform end-of-day security checks to ensure all classified materials are secured in approved containers and all security systems are armed.
• Manage the inventory, control, and destruction of all classified IT media (e.g., hard drives, USB devices, CDs).
• Process visitor access requests, verifying clearances and approvals through approved systems (i.e. Defense Information System for Security).
• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) with security indoctrinations ("read-ins") for newly cleared personnel.
• Provide security awareness reminders and enforce security protocols (e.g., prohibited items, proper document handling) with all facility occupants.
• Maintain meticulous security logs and records for facility access, visitor control, safe combinations, and classified material destruction.
• Assist in preparing the facility and its documentation for official security inspections and audits by accrediting authorities.
• Manage combinations for safes, vaults, and secure doors, performing changes on a regular schedule or as required.

Job Requirements

Desired experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience related to Physical and Information Security.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge, understanding, and experience in managing and implementing security protocols for sensitive and classified programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of developing, implementing, and enforcing security programs.
• Familiar with ensuring proper handling, storage, and destruction of classified materials, including both physical documents and electronic data.
• Experienced in conducting security education and training.
• Incident Response: Investigating and reporting all security incidents, infractions, and violations.
• Compliance & Inspections: Conducting regular self-inspections and preparing for external compliance inspections to ensure all security protocols are being followed.

Security clearance:

• Active TS/SCI and with the ability to obtain a CI Poly if needed.

Location:

• HQ USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization's success.