Security Specialist SSO - Reston VA

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI, LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a Security Staff member to support clearance processing, badge issuance, and SCI indoctrinations for a full-time role. The candidate will assist external agency customers and internal teams with security-related tasks.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, strong MS Office skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Prior DIA exposure and a cyber awareness certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• 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/

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Security clearance

MS Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security databases/tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Job Description

Advantage SCI is seeking Special Security Officers 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.

Auto req ID

481382BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Experience and Skills

• 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.

City*Reston

State*Virginia

Job_CategoryScientific Research & Development

Job CodeSecurity Staff

Affiliate SponsorAdvantage SCI