Jr Level Security Specialist

Armada LTD; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD in Point Mugu, CA, is seeking a Security Specialist to support SSR/GSSO, manage visitor control, and ensure compliance with DoD/IC policies. The role requires TS/SCI eligibility and experience with access control, security databases, and SOP creation.

This is an on-site, full-time position with strong security training and growth potential. The candidate will maintain logs, assist with classification and handling of sensitive information, and support surveillance and security system

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD and IC security policies and ability to implement enhanced security procedures under SSR or GSSO guidance.
• Skilled in visitor control, access management, escorting, and maintaining visitor logs using CACs, DISS, and other security systems.
• Knowledge of classified and sensitive information handling, document control, and preparation of SOPs, OPSEC plans, and security guides.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the appointed SSR or GSSO to implement enhanced security policies and procedures.
• Perform Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to facility security procedures.
• Monitor and control access to facility and restricted areas using passes, CACs and security databases.

Skills

Visitor control

Access management

Security policies

Communication skills

Documentation control

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDSE Certificates

SFPC certification

Tools

CACs

DISS

Security databases

Job description

Job Details

• Type: Full Time
• Location: Point Mugu, CA
• Overtime Exempt: No
• 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor and control access to facility(s) and restricted areas under responsibility by checking personnel passes, CACs and validating security clearances using DISS or other security database systems and visit requests.
• 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.
• Support document control and document configuration management activities.
• Support data entry and maintenance of a variety of security databases.
• 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.
• Provide classified meeting support including coordination, facility preparation, attendee clearance validation, and presentation material classification validation.
• Support program access list preparation and maintenance and the generation and maintenance of program security documentation.
• 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.
• Provide foreign travel tracking and monitoring.
• Support facility security management duties including key control management, facility security inspections and assessments, alarm response (including receipt/dispatch as applicable), and maintaining Intrusion Detection System and other facility security systems operability.
• Support the preparation and submission of all required TEMPEST documentation.
• Maintain DISS accounts to perform all personnel security functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of DoD and IC security policies and ability to implement enhanced security procedures under SSR or GSSO guidance.
• Skilled in visitor control, access management, escorting, and maintaining visitor logs using CACs, DISS, and other security systems.
• Knowledge of classified and sensitive information handling, document control, and preparation of SOPs, OPSEC plans, and security guides.
• Proficient in maintaining security databases, personnel access requests, foreign travel tracking, and COMSEC/media inventories.
• Ability to perform physical security inspections, manage keys, monitor alarms, and maintain intrusion detection and facility security systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for briefings, reports, meetings, training, indoctrinations, and debriefings.

Minimum/General Experience

• 2 years of experience in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) with the ability to support administration Self & Government accreditation inspections under supervision.

Minimum Education

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

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. 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.