Special Security Representative

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,128 - 88,914; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is looking for a Special Security Representative at the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, Texas, to assist in maintaining security standards according to various government regulations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and seven years of related experience, including two years in a classified environment. The role involves a variety of security tasks and compliance activities, including personnel and information security responsibilities.

This position offers a salary range between $67,128 and $88,914, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Seven years of related experience, with two years providing security support in a classified DoD environment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with database management and workflow software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CSSO in personnel security tasks.
• Perform functions for maintenance of special programs under the CSSO's portfolio.
• Assist in information security tasks like document control.
• Assist in physical security tasks such as alarm response.
• Help develop security plans and track compliance actions.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Special Security Representative

Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Hours: 40 per week; Exempt from FLSA

Start Date: Immediately

Purpose

Assist the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintaining security standards and compliance with requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Intelligence Community Directives, DoD 5105.21 and/or DoDM 5205.07 series manuals for specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CSSO in performing personnel security tasks including coordinating and submitting program access requests; maintaining personnel files; reporting to cognizant security agencies (CSA); maintaining access rosters; visitor control and meeting coordination.
• Perform functions needed for the maintenance of special programs under the CSSO's portfolio: initiate and track security actions required by government regulation, approved standard operating procedures and CSSO guidance; assist in auditing and monitoring of local security policy; conduct self‑inspections, respond to sponsor inquiries and review related documents for accuracy and completeness; assist PIs in meeting security administrative requirements; administer compliant security education, training and awareness, updating records accordingly.
• Assist the CSSO in performing information security tasks: document control, security log maintenance and file retention; incident investigation and reporting; CDRL tracking and management; standard operating procedure monitoring and enforcement; develop classified information inventory, tracking and data transfer procedures within special programs information system.
• Assist the CSSO in performing physical/technical security tasks: maintain access lists; coordinate alarm response and investigation; perform random inspections; coordinate alarm testing and maintenance.
• Assist in developing security plans and tracking POAM actions necessary for meeting government compliance requirements; coordinate actions required to obtain approval for construction and modification of secure working space.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Seven years of related experience with two years providing security support in a classified Department of Defense (DoD), special access program (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills; self‑motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; ability to work with people in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience with database management and workflow software.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of experience providing administrative security support in special access and/or sensitive compartmented information environments.
• Two years assisting a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or CSSO.
• Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the level required for this position.

Salary Range

$67,128 - $88,914 plus negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work.
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel.

Employment Eligibility

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment will be contingent upon submission of eligibility application and receipt of notification of eligibility within a specified period, and employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsors must continue without interruption during employment, including completion of required security polygraph examinations, as required by the sponsor(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.