Security Specialist SSO - Reston VA

MSCCN; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage SCI in Reston, VA is hiring a Security Specialist to provide customer service and security support for SCI programs. The role requires active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI and CI poly, and will involve processing clearances, badging, indoctrinations/debriefs, and handling access requests.

Applicants should have strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, and DIA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI Poly, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and oral reporting skills across levels.
• DIA experience preferred.
• Certifications: PII and Cyber Awareness Challenge within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing clearance certifications messages.
• Process incoming visit certifications and validate SCI access for visitors.
• Perform badging functions and update security systems.
• Schedule and conduct SCI indoctrinations/debriefs and upload documents.
• Process PEDs and systems access requests.
• Issue badges and CACs where applicable.
• Submit outgoing clearance requests.
• Process systems access requests.
• Provide status updates and respond to security inquiries.
• Identify personnel needing updated polygraphs/investigations.
• Train part-time unit security officers in security databases/tools.

Job description

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: Reston, VA

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.

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