Security & Compliance Specialist (AFSO) Secret/TS Eligible

Sherpa 6, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Sherpa 6, Inc. seeks an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to join our Tampa, FL team onsite. You will safeguard classified information, manage clearance actions, and support the Corporate FSO across NISPOM-compliant security programs.

This role requires active DoD Secret clearance and may lead to Top Secret readiness. Daily duties include processing CACs, DD 254s, and maintaining security documentation, with travel up to 10% and collaboration with government customers and DCSA reps.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 2-5 years of experience in industrial security or related field.
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule.
• Working knowledge of DISS and eAPP.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Security — Manage clearance actions in DISS, initiate and review eAPPs, track 5-year validations, and process visit requests.
• NISPOM Compliance — Support implementation of 32 CFR Part 117 requirements, assist with DCSA assessments, and assist with internal self-inspections.
• Customer Support — Process and track CAC issuance and handle DD 254s for all classified contracts
• Classified Material Control — Maintain accountability of classified holdings, manage safe inventories, and ensure proper storage, transmission, and destruction procedures.
• Physical & Access Control — Support badge issuance, visitor control, alarm response procedures, and facility access.
• Incident and SEAD 3 Reporting — Assist with reporting security violations, suspicious contacts, self-reporting, and foreign travel.
• Documentation & Records — Maintain accurate logs, security files, training records, and compliance documentation.
• COMSEC Account — Serve as Alternate COMSEC Custodian.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Detail-oriented

Independence

Tools

DISS

eAPP

MS Office

Job description

Sherpa 6, Inc. seeks an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to join our Tampa, FL team onsite. You will safeguard classified information, manage clearance actions, and support the Corporate FSO across NISPOM-compliant security programs.

This role requires active DoD Secret clearance and may lead to Top Secret readiness. Daily duties include processing CACs, DD 254s, and maintaining security documentation, with travel up to 10% and collaboration with government customers and DCSA reps.