Special Security Support Specialist - (TS/SCI)

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 Specialist to support Treasury collateral and SCIF operations, ensuring access control and proper handling of classified materials per applicable regulations.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, with responsibilities including PIV card issuance, security audits, and incident reporting. This is a full-time government-contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience providing Physical Security support.
• Knowledge of federal personnel and physical security regulations and policies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Special Security SME providing technical expertise and interpreting security policy guidance.
• Act as Registrar/Activator for USAccess (HSPD-12) and manage PIV cards, PIN resets, and certificates.
• Support SCIF operations, access control, and SCI material handling in compliance with regulations.
• Process access requests, verify background investigations, and adjudication status.
• Assist with investigation of security infractions and prepare required reports.
• Conduct inventory of controlled assets in secure areas (safes, servers, USB drives, etc.).
• Maintain and update SF700 security documents and key/FOB issuance.

Skills

Customer service

Regulatory knowledge

Security administration

TS/SCI clearance

Education

SFPC certification

Tools

OPM CVS

PIPS

NP2

Job description

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.

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 Include:

• 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:

• 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 Information Security
• SCI Physical Security
• SCI TEMPEST
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

• Special Security Support Specialist
• Security Manager
• Security Coordinator
• Security Officer
• Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• Security Systems
• Security Policies
• Physical Security
• Compliance

Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Aff... and Accommodation request.