Senior Security Specialist

Type: Full Time
Location: Patuxent River, MD
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Reports To: ARMADA HQ
Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility and be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation/Vetting

The Senior Security Specialist establishes and maintains a process for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) security administration. The Senior Security Specialist acts as the functional team lead for teams at the specific site. This includes coordinating and overseeing the tasking of other team members, providing training, mentoring, or supervision of other team members, tracking project progress, and participating in planning of projects, resourcing, and events. The Senior Security Specialist considers all aspects of security, to include personnel security, physical security, operations security, communications security, and associated oversight.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Senior Security Specialist performs security and administrative management of assigned SCI and SAP.
• The Senior Security Specialist shall provide daily support to the appointed Special Security Representative (SSR) or Government SAP Security officer (GSSO) to fully implement all applicable enhanced security policies and procedures.
• The Senior SS shall perform Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to facility security procedures, including but not limited to customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, and maintainers.
• The Senior SS shall monitor and control access to facility(s) and restricted areas under their responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances utilizing DISS or other security database systems and visit requests.
• The Senior SS shall maintain facility visitor logs.
• Prepare and process visit request documentation packages.
• Perform visitor escort duties for assigned facilities and events and support the coordination and training of additional escorts as required for each event.
• The Senior SS shall support document control and document configuration management activities.
• Support data entry and maintenance of a variety of security databases.
• The Senior SS shall support Personnel Access Request /Access nomination processing.
• Support the classification, handling, transport, and destruction of classified/sensitive information.
• Support the creation of Standard Operating Procedures, Facility Check In - Check Out procedures, Fixed Facility Checklists, Security Education and Training Awareness materials, OPSEC Plans, Security Classification Guides, and other applicable security documentation.
• The Senior SS shall provide classified meeting support to include, but not limited to, coordination, facility preparation, attendee clearance validation, presentation material classification validation.
• Support program access list preparation and maintenance.
• Support the generation and maintenance of program security documentation.
• The Senior SS shall support self-inspection activities including but not limited to, checklist preparation.
• Support media control and inventory functions.
• Support the processing, inventory, and control of COMSEC.
• Support the performance of physical security inspections.
• Support the preparation of document and performance of indoctrination and debriefings.
• The Senior SS shall support foreign travel tracking and monitoring.
• Support facility security management duties including but not limited to key / control management, facility security inspections and assessments, alarm response including implement receipt/dispatch as applicable, and maintaining Intrusion Detection System and other facility security systems operability.
• The Senior SS shall support the preparation and submission of all required TEMPEST documentation.
• The Senior SS shall maintain DISS accounts to perform all personnel security functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communication.
• Skill in satisfactorily dealing with customers.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.

Minimum/General Experience:

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility and be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation/Vetting.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience supporting SCIF or SAPF security programs, including the ability to independently conduct security administration, self-inspections, and government accreditation inspections without guidance or training.
• For candidates supporting dual facilities (SCIF and SAPF), a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in one facility type and significant experience in the other is required.
• Ideal applicants have hands-on experience in roles such as Facility Security Officer (FSO), Special Security Officer (SSO), Certified SCIF Security Officer (CSSO), Site Security Representative (SSR), or Government SAPF Security Officer (GSSO).

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDSE Certificates based on Labor Category Requirements. (list provided after successful security screening).
• Must obtain Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within one (1) year of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing.  Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

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