Security Specialist - SSO

Advantage SCI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI is seeking a Security Specialist to support junior level Special Security Officers at JBAB, Washington D.C. In this full-time role, you will handle processing clearance messages, indoctrinations, badge and system access tasks, and respond to security status requests as part of a customer-focused program.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, a TS clearance with SCI/CI Poly eligibility, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant security experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI Poly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certification: PII and Cyber Awareness Challenge within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Processing outgoing clearance certifications messages.
• Processing incoming visit certifications and validating SCI accesses of visitors.
• Performing badging functions and updating security systems.
• Scheduling SCI indoctrinations/debriefs and uploading related documents.
• Processing PEDs and system access requests.
• Badging and CAC issuance where applicable.
• Submitting outgoing clearance requests.
• Processing systems access requests.
• Responding to status inquiries and routine security questions.
• Identifying personnel needing updated polygraphs/investigations.
• Training part-time security officers in the use of security databases/tools.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reporting skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Security Specialist
Reports To: The Customer and Project Manager
Clearance Type: Active Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI with CI Poly
Work Location: JBAB, Washington D.C.

Job Description:

Advantage SCI is seeking Special Security Officers - at the junior level - to be considered for full-time employment. Individuals shall provide customer service to include guidance and assistance to customer and external agency customers.

Summary of duties:

• Processing outgoing clearance certifications messages.
• Processing incoming visit certifications and validating SCI accesses of visitors.
• Performing various badging functions and updating personnel security systems.
• Scheduling and conducting SCI indoctrinations/debriefs, and uploading related documents.
• Processing Personal Electronic Devices (PED) and systems access requests.
• Badging activities, to include the issuance of badges and in some locations the issuance of CACs.
• Submitting outgoing clearance requests.
• Processing systems access requests.
• Responding to numerous requests for status updates and other routine security questions.
• Identifying element personnel that requires updating of their polygraphs and investigations.
• Training part-time unit security officers in the use of security databases and tools; other duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Must possess a Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass CI Poly NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral reporting skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and customers across geographically dispersed sites.
• Experience working in DIA a plus
• Must have a valid certification of completion in PII and Cyber Awareness Challenge from Information Assurance Support Environment (Only valid within 30 days of hire). To obtain the certification, visit http://iase.disa.mil/eta/.

Working Conditions:

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Noise level: Low to moderate

Advantage SCI, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Advantage SCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.