Security Specialist IV

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Company match 50% up to 8%

Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Security Specialist IV to provide admin and personnel security support for a high-security program. The role focuses on PERSEC, PHYSEC, INFOSEC, COMSEC, and OPSEC across SAP/SCI environments. A Top-Secret/SBI clearance and SCI eligibility are preferred, with travel to remote locations as required.

The position offers robust benefits and a chance to support critical national security programs on a 40-hour week with potential after-hours commitments to meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with eight years of related work experience or a bachelor’s degree with six years in NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields plus formal training such as the Industrial Security Management Course.
• Expert knowledge of NISPOM rules and procedures for all security aspects.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
• Communicate with the clearance granting agency about status of clearances and reinvestigations.
• Obtain certification of existing clearance levels for employees and prospective hires from sponsor.
• Issue security badges and maintain logs of badges issued and related information.
• Schedule and notify for initial, periodic, and exit briefings.
• Coordinate with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for clearances and reinvestigations; fingerprint as required.
• Assist in facilitating security briefings for individuals or groups.
• Perform other related tasks as directed.

Skills

Excellent communication

PC literacy

Database management

Clearance eligibility

Education

Assoc. degree + 8 yrs exp

Bachelor’s degree + 6 yrs exp

Industrial Security Management Course

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Graphics software

Database systems

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Oversees the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
• Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re investigations for employees/consultants
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisor and employee of schedule
• Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required
• Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required
• Provides leadership and work direction to lower-level department clerical/administrative personnel
• Provides security related advice to senior company leadership. May occasionally represent the company at customer and industry events
• Performs other related tasks as directed

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assistance in the execution of security operations for a Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs). Seeking security expertise to support security operations within the organization. Support personnel will be required to hold and maintain a Top-Secret clearance/SSBI and be eligible for SCI clearance access and SAP indoctrination. Responsibilities will include supporting multiple security disciplines including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC). Support is required during a nominal 8-hour workday, 5-day work week, with occasional surges to meet mission requirements. Mission requirements will dictate the day/time requirements and may result in evening and weekend support as part of the 40-hour work week. Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred.

• Performs the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department.
• Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re-investigations for employees/consultants.
• Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor.
• Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information.
• Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisors and employees of schedule.
• Coordinates with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required.
• Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required.
• Performs other related tasks as directed.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree with eight years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with six (6) years specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course. Must have expert level knowledge on the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) pertaining to all aspects of security.

Must have working knowledge of site-specific procedures and security requirements. The position requires a high degree of accuracy pertaining to all aspects of personnel security.

In addition, a Security Specialist IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, and possess data base management experience
• Must be familiar with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $86,000 to$100,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for routine communications. Must maintain constant mental alertness.

Routine travel to remote work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JCIS11, A1412TW