TS/SCI Security Specialist for SCIF & Access

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

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.