Command Security Manager

Lukos; Marcent; On-site; EUR 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a security professional to support sensitive government operations in the CENTCOM area. The role requires TS/SCI eligibility and the ability to travel overseas, including to CENTCOM locations. You will perform security tasks, manage clearances, and assist with visitor requests in a disciplined environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong NISPOM knowledge, prior clearance processing experience, and the capacity to work independently. U.S.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Preferred: management experience and executing verification of security clearances/visitor requests.
• Ability to independently perform security tasks and handle classified material.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification of security clearances, visitor requests, and assists security clearance procedures.
• Support Command Security Management Office operations.
• Follow NISPOM procedures during duties and reviews for investigations submissions.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

Security clearance verifications

Security operations

Education

US Passport required

COMSEC briefing requirements

SCI eligibility processing

Job description

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process .

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.
• Must be eligible to gain access to all pertinent security clearance databases (e.g., DISS and NBIS)
• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Experience Required

• Expert-level knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Preferred: prior experience in management, as well as executing verification of security clearances, visitor requests, and assists security clearance procedures
• Provide direct support to the Command Security Management Office
• Possess the ability to independently perform all security tasks
• Support the handling, marking, storage, safeguarding, and destruction of classified material/information
• Execute verification of security clearances, visitor requests, and assists security clearance procedures
• Follow the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) when performing the duties on this requirement
• Conduct reviews and assessments in order to allow government representatives to submit for investigations

Education & Certification

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.
• Must be eligible to gain access to all pertinent security clearance databases (e.g., DISS and NBIS)

Security Clearance

• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Work Location

• 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Task Force 51/5; Naval Support Activity Bahrain; Manama, Bahrain
• Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

“For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.”

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.