Special Security Technician

careers-bluehawk; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BLUEHAWK, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Special Security Technician to support SCI security operations in a secure government environment. The role assists the Special Security Officer (SSO) in administering SCI security procedures, visitor control, and compliance with ICDs, NISPOM, and DoD/IC policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience handling classified materials, and familiarity with SCI security protocols, visitor control procedures, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required with CI Poly preferred.
• Experience supporting SCI security operations, classified material control, or special security administration within DoD or IC environments.
• Familiarity with SCIF operations, SCI access procedures, and classified document handling requirements.
• Knowledge of IC and DoD security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience maintaining personnel security records and visitor access documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) with the administration and oversight of SCI security programs and daily security operations.
• Support the control, accountability, and safeguarding of SCI and classified materials.
• Process SCI visit certifications, visitor access requests, and clearance verification actions for military, government civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Conduct SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, refresher briefings, and security awareness training.
• Maintain SCI access records, NDAs, and associated personnel security documentation.
• Provide guidance and assistance regarding SCI eligibility, nomination packages, and access request procedures.
• Assist with inspections and audits of classified storage areas, SCIFs, secure containers, and associated security documentation.
• Research, review, and prepare classified material control reports, security recommendations, and compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with ICDs, NISPOM, and local security policies.
• Monitor and maintain proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction procedures for classified material.
• Coordinate with internal and external security offices to ensure compliance with established security standards.
• Perform additional security-related duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

IC/DoD compliance knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

JADE

Job description

Overview

BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical Infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' time frames and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.

BLUEHAWK is seeking a detail-oriented and security-focused Special Security Technician – Junior to support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security operations within a secure government environment. The selected candidate will assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) in administering SCI security procedures, ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and agency-specific security regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience handling classified materials, and familiarity with SCI security protocols, visitor control procedures, and secure facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) with the administration and oversight of SCI security programs and daily security operations.
• Support the control, accountability, and safeguarding of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and classified materials.
• Process SCI visit certifications, visitor access requests, and clearance verification actions for military, government civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Conduct SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, refresher briefings, and security awareness training.
• Maintain SCI access records, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and associated personnel security documentation.
• Provide guidance and assistance regarding SCI eligibility, nomination packages, and access request procedures.
• Assist with inspections and audits of classified storage areas, SCIFs, secure containers, and associated security documentation.
• Research, review, and prepare classified material control reports, security recommendations, and compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and local security policies.
• Monitor and maintain proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction procedures for classified material.
• Coordinate with internal and external security offices to ensure compliance with established security standards.
• Perform additional security-related duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required. CI Poly Preferred.
• Experience supporting SCI security operations, classified material control, or special security administration within DoD or IC environments.
• Familiarity with SCIF operations, SCI access procedures, and classified document handling requirements.
• Knowledge of IC and DoD security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience maintaining personnel security records and visitor access documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced secure environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Security Offices (SSO) or Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
• Familiarity with DISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, or related security databases.
• Previous experience conducting security briefings and compliance inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Desired Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

Desired Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer//EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity