Security Specialist

We are hiring a Security Specialist to provide technical security support to a DoD Project Office. This position will be onsite in Huntsville, AL.

 

What you'll do:

• Interpret, implement, and administer security policy; monitor personnel access quotas, program access requests, and conduct program indoctrinations and debriefings. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary security functions to include INFOSEC, PERSEC, Physical Security, and OPSEC for a DoD Project Office. 
• Assist in providing an effective Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program. 
• Conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, pre-/post-foreign travel briefings, refresher briefings, and other briefings as needed. 
• Assist with Classified Meeting preparation and support to include SVTC setup. 
• Review, interpret, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs). 
• Assign and update building badges as needed.
• Ensure security policies and procedures are compliant with government, and customer requirements. 
• Escort non-cleared personnel as needed. 
• Identify deficiencies and implement best practices.
• Interpret security doctrine and provide clear guidance to employees.
• Prepare and ship classified packages IAW DoD guidelines.

What you'll need:

 

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or in lieu of degree, 12 years of applicable experience with H.S. diploma. 
• Experrience with Government security regulations, including NISPOM, and experience with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) processes.
• Experience with security databases such as DISS, NBIS, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), and Program Classification Guides.

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$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.