Jr Level Security Specialist

Armada LTD; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD at Point Mugu, CA, seeks a Full Time Security Specialist to implement enhanced security policies under SSR/GSSO guidance. You will manage visitor control, access validation, and secure handling of classified information while coordinating with security teams.

Daily duties include documenting visitors, maintaining logs, preparing SOPs and security materials, and supporting TEMPEST/COMSEC activities to ensure DoD/IC compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD/IC security policies and enhanced procedures.
• Experience with visitor control, access management, and logs.
• Handling classified/sensitive information and SOPs.
• Proficient in security databases, access requests, and foreign travel tracking.
• Ability to perform physical security inspections and monitor alarms.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to SSR or GSSO to implement policies.
• Perform Visitor Control duties and document all visitors.
• Monitor access using passes, CACs, and verify clearances.
• Maintain facility visitor logs and prepare visit packages.
• Escort visitors and support training of additional escorts.
• Support document control and configuration management.
• Maintain security databases and perform data entry.
• Assist with access nomination processing and TEMPEST prep.
• Prepare SOPs, security guides, OPSEC plans, and related docs.
• Provide classified meeting support and clearance validation.
• Support security program documentation and self-inspections.
• M anage keys, alarms, and intrusion detection systems operability.

Skills

Visitor control

Access management

Security databases

SOPs & OPSEC plans

Coordination & briefings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SFPC within 1 year of employment

CDSE certificates per requirements

Tools

DISS

COMSEC inventories

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.