Senior Security Specialist

Armada LTD; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD is seeking a Senior Security Specialist in Orlando, FL. This position requires overseeing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security and managing a team. Responsibilities include visitor control, security policy implementation, and support for various security documentation. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience and obtain Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within one year. The role is full-time and offers a chance to work within a comprehensive security framework.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of recent and relevant experience.
• Must obtain SFPC certification within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to provide clear and concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage security of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP).
• Support Special Security Representative and implement security policies.
• Perform visitor control duties and monitor facility access.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Computer operation skills

Knowledge of MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

Education

High School diploma or GED

Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC)

Tools

MSWord

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Type: Full Time | Location: Orlando, FL | Overtime Exempt: Yes | Reports To: ARMADA HQ | Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

The Senior Security Specialist establishes and maintains a process for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) security administration. The Senior Security Specialist acts as the functional team lead for teams at the specific site. This includes coordinating and overseeing the tasking of other team members, providing training, mentoring, or supervision of other team members, tracking project progress, and participating in planning of projects, resourcing, and events. The Senior Security Specialist considers all aspects of security, to include personnel security, physical security, operations security, communications security, and associated oversight.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Senior Security Specialist performs security and administrative management of assigned SCI and SAP.
• The Senior Security Specialist shall provide daily support to the appointed Special Security Representative (SSR) or Government SAP Security officer (GSSO) to fully implement all applicable enhanced security policies and procedures.
• The Senior SS shall perform Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to facility security procedures, including but not limited to customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, and maintainers.
• The Senior SS shall monitor and control access to facility(s) and restricted areas under their responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances utilizing DISS or other security database systems and visit requests.
• The Senior SS shall maintain facility visitor logs.
• Prepare and process visit request documentation packages.
• Perform visitor escort duties for assigned facilities and events and support the coordination and training of additional escorts as required for each event.
• The Senior SS shall support document control and document configuration management activities.
• Support data entry and maintenance of a variety of security databases.
• The Senior SS shall support Personnel Access Request / Access nomination processing.
• Support the classification, handling, transport, and destruction of classified/sensitive information.
• Support the creation of Standard Operating Procedures, Facility Check In - Check Out procedures, Fixed Facility Checklists, Security Education and Training Awareness materials, OPSEC Plans, Security Classification Guides, and other applicable security documentation.
• The Senior SS shall provide classified meeting support to include, but not limited to, coordination, facility preparation, attendee clearance validation, presentation material classification validation.
• Support program access list preparation and maintenance.
• Support the generation and maintenance of program security documentation.
• The Senior SS shall support self-inspection activities including but not limited to, checklist preparation.
• Support media control and inventory functions.
• Support the processing, inventory, and control of COMSEC.
• Support the performance of physical security inspections.
• Support the preparation of document and performance of indoctrination and debriefings.
• The Senior SS shall support foreign travel tracking and monitoring.
• Support facility security management duties including but not limited to key / control management, facility security inspections and assessments, alarm response including implement receipt/dispatch as applicable, and maintaining Intrusion Detection System and other facility security systems operability.
• The Senior SS shall support the preparation and submission of all required TEMPEST documentation.
• The Senior SS shall maintain DISS accounts to perform all personnel security functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communication.
• Skill in satisfactorily dealing with customers.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.

Minimum/General Experience:

• At least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience.

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) certification within 1 (one) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre‑employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.