Security Specialist: Access & Vetting Expert

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking a Security Specialist to manage personnel security operations, administer SETA programs, and oversee access control for DoD facilities and SCI spaces.

The role requires handling DISS/e-App, background investigations, and security briefings for leadership and contractors. Responsibilities include safeguarding classified information, conducting vulnerability assessments, and coordinating with security managers across ceremonial and training platforms.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in personnel security operations.
• Experience end-to-end personnel security process, including reviewing investigations, using DISS/e-App, and evaluating derogatory information.
• Experience with physical security surveys, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis of facilities/SCIFs.
• Experience with Classified Material Control and safeguarding classified information (COMSEC/KMI).
• Experience with security training and briefings for leadership, personnel, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Personnel Security and Access Management program.
• Serve as a primary user and technical expert for DISS, e-App, and the transition to TW 2.0/Continuous Vetting.
• Analyze background investigations and coordinate with the Command Security Manager on derogatory information.
• Validate security clearances and process visit requests to ensure proper access.
• Administer the SETA program and conduct initial, annual, and specialized security briefings.
• Assist in physical protection of headquarters facilities, SCIFs, and training platforms.
• Coordinate access control operations and monitor ESS/ACS/intrusion systems.
• Serve as primary point of contact for badge issuance and access-card protocols.
• Conduct annual physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments.
• Enforce the information security program for SCI lifecycle management.

Skills

Personnel Security Operations

DISS/e-App

Physical Security Surveys

Classified Material Control

SETA Programs

Security Training & Briefings

Security Administration Support

Access control systems

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Master's or graduate degree

LL.M./J.D. related to the position

Combination of experience and graduate education

Tools

DISS

e-App

Access control systems

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking a Security Specialist to manage personnel security operations, administer SETA programs, and oversee access control for DoD facilities and SCI spaces.

The role requires handling DISS/e-App, background investigations, and security briefings for leadership and contractors. Responsibilities include safeguarding classified information, conducting vulnerability assessments, and coordinating with security managers across ceremonial and training platforms.