Program Security Analyst Mid-Level

Zel Technologies LLC; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company"s"

Educational assistance

Bonuses for performance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Zel Technologies LLC seeks a Security Specialist to support the AFRL/RF Rome Research Site. You will assist the Government Special Access Program Security Officer in protecting SAP/SCI activities and help develop a comprehensive security program covering OPSEC, physical, personnel, and IT security.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility, plus 5+ years in a classified federal or military environment. Strong policy, training, and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with an active TS clearance and SCI/SAP eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting federal agencies or military operations in classified environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with DoD networks and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSSO in protecting SAP/SCI activities and ensuring customer compliance.
• Provide day-to-day security support across program management, personnel, information, physical, and OPSEC.
• Develop, execute, and update security policies, SOPs, EAPs, and operating instructions.
• Prepare and interpret security guidance for handling classified materials.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to stay current on regulations and program operations.

Skills

US Citizen

TS clearance with SCI

SAP eligibility

Experience in classified federal/milt

MS Office proficiency

Security policy interpretation

Job description

Job Summary

This position will provide multi-disciplined security support to AFRL/RF Rome Research Site and its facilities. The primary function will be to assist the Government Special Access Program Security Officer (GSSO) in providing for the protection and safeguarding of Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities and to assist with the development, maintenance, and execution of policies for safeguarding data in support of US military operations while identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to testing, training, and operational activities. Specific support to include the development of an overall program protection strategy, encompassing OPSEC, Physical, Personnel, and IT security, while managing the development, implementation, and audit of the overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSSO in the protection and safeguarding of SAP, and SCI activities while managing all customer compliance requirements.
• Assist the GSSO by providing day-to-day multi-disciplined security support and technical expertise across program management, Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical/Industrial Security, and Operations Security (OPSEC).
• Assist the GSSO in developing, executing, and updating approved policies, internal security processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and Operating Instructions (OIs).
• Assist the GSSO in preparing, disseminating, and interpreting security policy and guidance pertaining to theprocessing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
• Assist the GSSO in collaborating with internal/external managers, members of the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other officials to maintain understanding of current security regulations and program operations.
• Assist the GSSO in identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to testing, training, and operational activities.
• Assist the GSSO with conducting continuous assessments of security procedures to identify shortfalls, monitor operations, and provide status reports and recommendations to the program manager team and government customer.
• Assist the GSSO with conducting annual security self-inspections to document and review the security program, identifying and correcting deficiencies.
• Assist the GSSO with initiating and overseeing security inquiries.
• Assist the GSSO by performing Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access to include, prepare, process, and review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility.
• Assist the GSSO with security clearance processing, reviewing, tracking, and monitoring activities in coordination with appropriate government personnel.
• Perform data entry, record checks, and continuously update/maintain appropriate administrative records (database and hardcopy) of security actions in JADE and other systems.
• Assist the GSSO by performing security indoctrinations, briefings, and debriefings for personnel.
• Assist the GSSO in ensuring personnel are aware of reporting responsibilities for Foreign Contact, Foreign Travel, and Outside Activities.
• Assist the GSSO in all aspects of physical security, including entry control and access control for badges.
• Assist the GSSO with maintaining facility access control entry systems, visitor control, meeting rosters, and visitor badges.
• Assist the GSSO by conducting alarm checks, coordinating guard force response, and performing alarm tests.
• Assist the GSSO by conducting entry/exit checks IAW policy and regulation. to ensure prohibited devices are not introduced and classified materials are not improperly removed.
• Assist the GSSO in identifying and reporting infrastructure deficiencies to ensure facilities meet all DoD and Air Force requirements.
• Maintain daily administrative security logs and security records.
• Assist the GSSO and ISSM with Special Access and Top-Secret Control for accountable material, magnetic media, and associated correspondence.
• Assist the GSSO in receive and dispatch mail and packages, to include receipt of classified materials.
• Assist the GSSO in creating, managing, executing, and updating a comprehensive Security Education Awareness Training (SEAT) program.
• Open/Close facility.
• Perform the destruction duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal agencies or military operations in a classified environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with DoD networks and systems.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of US government security policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience as Activity/Program Security Representative.

Physical Demands or Work Environment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including manymilitary veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Employee discounts on various services and products

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.