Lead Security Support Specialist

Chimera Enterprises International; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Lead Security Support Specialist to provide oversight and management for security personnel supporting the Department of Homeland Security. This role requires extensive experience in security operations, training development, and compliance, with responsibilities including developing training programs and conducting vulnerability assessments. The position offers partial remote work and requires an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or HS diploma with 20 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Strong background in security standard operating procedures (SOPs) and facility security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security support personnel and ensure compliance with DHS policies.
• Develop and deliver training regarding security awareness and operational procedures.
• Manage sensitive information and document control.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and maintain security systems.

Skills

Security Management

Document Control

Training Development

Vulnerability Assessments

Compliance Management

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Chimera Enterprises International is seekinga Lead Security Support Specialist to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office. This position will provide supervisory adjudicative services and large team oversight for security support personnel in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (E.O.s), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and appropriatepolicies and orders. Partial Remote Work. 1-2 days on-site as needed with the potential to resume full time on-site work status.

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Additional duties may include but are not limited to:

• Support development and drafting of CWMD security standard operating procedures (SOPs) including: SCI development and operations, collateral development and operations.
• Provide document control and accountability of classified information.
• Draft procedural guidance to support classification management marking guides.
• Track security files.
• Develop and deliver training for CWMD personnel for training topics such as: Annual Security Awareness Training to CWMD employees and contractors (all security staff); Derivative Classification Training; Sensitive Compartmented Information Training; Operational Security (OPSEC); New Hire onboarding.
• Manage security related improvements to the facility to ensure proper compliance with DHS policy and guidance.
• Manage the foreign travel country clearance and Official Passport program: Passing of CWMD staff clearance as part of foreign visits; Coordinate foreign travel with the Department of State.
• Coordinate with the DHS building guard force for regular and special events and building emergencies.
• Maintain the CWMD OPSEC program.
• Provide security briefings/orientation for all staff including Senior Staff and incoming employees.
• Maintain Access Control for CWMD spaces.
• Manage the incoming foreign visitor program for CWMD.
• Serve as primary custodian of all security systems associated hardware, card readers, cameras, duress alarms, sensors, metal detectors, locks, x-ray equipment, key control equipment, and communications equipment within CWMD spaces.
• Coordinate with DHS Physical Security Section for installation and maintenance security hardware.
• Conduct tests of collateral area hardware (alarm systems/safes/swipe access) to ensure proper function to ensure compliance with DHS policy and guidance.
• Track repair and maintenance work orders for compliance with DHS policy and guidance.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and site surveys to identify weakness and evaluate CWMD security systems.
• Manage the GSA approved container lifecycle (safes).
• Submit visit authorization requests letters (collateral) to other agencies/companies for CWMD employees.
• Receive and post visit request letters from other agencies for individuals visiting CWMD.
• Track foreign visitors and ensure their information is posted to ISMS (collateral) and provided to FAMS and CI.
• Prepare and submit DOE Q clearance requests.
• Maintain security related personnel records and track suspense items in accordance with DHS policies and regulations.
• Support OCSO PSD to manage the CWMD new hire requests and process documents.
• Coordinate and conduct program-wide assessments of collateral programs relative to Industrial Security requirements.
• Identify classified, collateral contracts by reviewing all contracts issued by DHS CWMD or its agents.
• Assist the technical staff on preparing a DD 254 and coordinate with the Industrial Security Program Branch for the issuance of DD 254s as required.
• Provide guidance to program managers and contractors on how to process a National Interest Determination for companies doing classified work for CWMD and have foreign ownership issues.
• Assist the CWMD staff in developing and updating a Security Classification Guide. Provide guidance as necessary on how to process contractors for Facility Security Clearances.
• Prepare and present security briefings concerning Industrial Security and the development of all industrial security procedures.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or HS diploma with 20 years relevant experience.

Place of Performance: On-site at a DHS facility, CWMD Office, Washington, D.C. 20528. Partial remote work allowed.

About Us:
Chimera Enterprises International (Chimera) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Company with headquarters in Maryland. We are built to inspire growth for our clients with innovative solutions, that helps our clients succeed. Chimera is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.

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