Security Specialist

i3; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term financial security

Higher job satisfaction

Greater job security

Personal and professional growth

Great company culture

Excellent insurance coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health and wellness incentives

Tuition and certification reimbursment

Countless opportunities to give back

Job summary

i3 is seeking a Security Specialist in Huntsville, AL to ensure the security of classified processing, safeguarding, and access control of personnel, physical security, and proprietary information. You will process security clearances in accordance with government and company procedures and support security program management.

Responsibilities include developing plans (OPSEC, Emergency Action), maintaining security folders, briefing staff, supporting SATE programs, and liaising with security

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with DISS, NBIS, and SIMS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of security plans (OPSEC, Emergency Action) for safeguarding classified information.
• Process security clearance actions per government and company procedures.
• Maintain personnel security folders.
• Provide updates to Program Managers and Directors on security status and violations.
• Interpret security doctrine and guide employees accordingly.
• Support security awareness, training, and education programs.
• Conduct security briefings and debriefings, travel briefings, and refreshers as needed.
• Attend program meetings where security presence is requested.
• Assist with Classified Meeting preparation and support.
• Escort non-cleared personnel as needed.
• Review and maintain Security Classification Guides.
• Liaise with security staff to ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Detail oriented

Organized

Multi-tasking

Time management

Self-starter

Independent work

Pressure management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISS

NBIS (eApp)

SIMS

NISPOM

VARS

SPOT

ACCS

Job description

Overview i3 is looking for a Security Specialist to join our team! The Security Specialist ensures the security of the company in matters of classified processing, safeguarding, and access control of personnel, physical security, and proprietary information. Processes security clearances in accordance with government and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of various plans to include OPSEC, Emergency Action, and Security Policies and Procedures for safeguarding Classified information.
• Process all security clearance actions in accordance with government and company procedures.
• Maintain personnel security folders.
• Provide regular updates to Program Managers and Directors on the status of security management, security violations, badges, clearances, visit requests, etc.
• Interpret security doctrine and provide clear guidance to company employees.
• Assist in providing effective security awareness, training, and education (SATE) programs.
• Conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, pre-/post-foreign travel briefings, refresher briefings, and other briefings as needed.
• Attend program meetings where security presence is requested or required.
• Assist with Classified Meeting preparation and support.
• Escort non-cleared personnel as needed.
• Review, interpret, and maintain Security Classification Guides.
• Liaison with other security staff to ensure security policies and procedures are compliant with company, government, and customer requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Must possess practical knowledge of and experience with DISS, NBIS (eApp), and SIMS.
• Experience with the NISPOM.
• Experience processing outgoing visit requests (VARS).
• Experience working with Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsors (formerly TAs) and government POCs.
• Familiar with the CAC re-verification process.
• Experience with SPOT and ACCS preferred.
• Self-starter able to take initiative within a fast-paced environment.
• Well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

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