Special Security Officer

Cherokee Federal; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Special Security Support Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert in security policy and SCIF operations supporting a Treasury-related program. The role focuses on access control, PIV issuance, and safeguarding classified information in accordance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance, at least 3 years of physical security experience, and familiarity with federal standards (5 CFR 731/732, ICD/ICS 700 series). U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desired.
• At least 3 years of physical security experience.
• Knowledge of regulations governing Federal personnel and physical security programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Special Security subject matter expert providing technical expertise and interpreting security policy guidance.
• Enroll, print, activate, and issue PIV cards for USAccess (HSPD-12) and perform PIN resets and certificate updates.
• Assist with management and security operation of multiple SCIFs.
• Process account requests for personnel to gain access to classified systems.
• Assist with the protection of SCI including document control, classification, transportation, records management, and destruction.
• Verify visitor clearance information for secure areas.
• Assist with investigation of security infractions/ violations and complete required reports.
• Conduct inventory of controlled physical assets within secure areas.
• Process SCI access requests including background investigation adjudication.
• Issue / retrieve keys, PIV cards, and access FOBs.
• Support special projects as required.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

SCIF operations

HSPD-12 / USAccess

PIV cards

Access control

Regulatory compliance

Security investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OPM databases (CVS, PIPS, NP2)

Job description

Special Security Support Specialist

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Special Security Support Specialist will serve as a Special Security subject matter expert and assist with ensuring Treasury collateral and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facilities (SCIF) spaces operate in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures regarding access control and proper day-to-day handling of classified sensitive material in support of the Department of the Treasury.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Special Security Specialist: $95,000 to $100,000

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Special Security Specialist Responsibilities

• Serves as a Special Security subject matter expert providing technical expertise and
  interprets security policy guidance.
• Serve in the Registrar / Activator role for the USAccess (HSPD-12) system in order to
  enroll, print, activate, and issue PIV cards as well as perform PIN resets and certificate
  updates.
• Assists with the management and security operation of multiple Sensitive
  Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
• Processes account requests for personnel to gain access to classified systems.
• Assists with the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to include
  document control, classification determination, transportation, records management, and
  destruction.
• Verifies visitor clearance information for access to secure areas / materials.
• Assists with the investigation of security infractions / violations, makes recommendations
  on corrective measures, and completes required reports.
• Conducts inventory of all controlled physical assets within secure areas to include safes,
  computers, servers, hard drives, USB drives, switches, keys, monitors, printers, copiers,
  phones, courier bags, shredders, access badges, and visitor logs.
• Processes and tracks SCI access requests to include verification of background
  investigation, adjudication status, and access justifications.
• Change combinations (X10s) for safes and updates and completes SF700s.
• Issuance / retrieval of keys, PIV cards, and access FOBs.
• Supports special projects, as required.

Special Security Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested

• Bachelor's Degree desired
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing Physical Security support
• Possess strong customer service and expertise of personnel security administration support, to include but not limited to, applicable manuals, regulations, policies, and Special; OPM clearance procedures
• Must have knowledge and experience of regulations governing Federal personnel and physical security programs, to include 5 CFR 731, 5 CFR 732, E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, E.O. 13764, 32 CFR 2001, 32 CFR 2003, and ICD/ICS 700 Series National Policy
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
• OPM databases: CVS, PIPS, NP2
• OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication
• Desired: Personnel Security Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, ODNI)
• Desired: Due Process Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, CDSE, ODNI)
• Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Possess integrated security services skill sets in the following areas:
  • SSO Operations; Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations
  • SCI Personnel Security
  • SCI Information Security
  • SCI Physical Security
  • SCI TEMPEST
  • SCI Industrial Security
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

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Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.