HQ Security Specialist

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Threat Tec LLC a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nations defenders developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism honesty and innovation.

We are seeking an HQ Security Specialist to support Army Futures Command (AFC) Headquarters security operations in Austin Texas. This position applies broad expertise across multiple security disciplinesPersonnel Information Physical Industrial and Classification Managementto help develop enforce analyze and interpret security policies under the guidance and direction of the AFC HQ Command Security Manager and Special Security Officer (SSO).

The HQ Security Specialist ensures security programs and processes are effective in protecting classified and sensitive but unclassified information and supports Special Security functions related to SCI in accordance with applicable guidance and contract deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Apply broad security knowledge across disciplines (PERSEC INFOSEC PHYSEC INDSEC OPSEC classification management) to support AFC HQ security policy development and execution under Command Security Manager/SSO direction.
Ensure all security discipline programs (e.g. INFOSEC INDSEC PERSEC OPSEC) are adequate to protect classified and sensitive information in accordance with AFC HQ protection benchmarks.
Maintain working knowledge of DoD security policies programs and procedures related to Industrial Personnel Information and Physical Security.
Serve as a Special Security Representative (SSR) under the supervision of the AFC HQ SSO supporting SCI-related functions such as:
Visit Authorization Requests (VARs)
Indoctrination assistance coordination
Routing JWICS 2875 forms
Provide personnel security support including background check assistance clearance processing and security access validation.
Conduct security training sessions and workshops to ensure AFC personnel awareness and compliance; assist in developing and updating Security Classification/Declassification Guides.
Participate in security working groups DoD security briefings and interagency security coordination meetings.
Support the command SSO/SSR by processing personnel background investigations for special security clearance actions; receive/validate incoming clearances/accesses; pass clearances and SCI accesses; and prepare VARs and Permanent Certifications.
Maintain electronic records in security management databases tracking:
Personnel access
Security violations
Clearance investigations
Assist with collateral and higher access processes and badge procedures.
Manage security incident reporting ensuring investigations are conducted findings documented and mitigation strategies implemented.
Review/process foreign travel and foreign contact requests; verify/vet foreign visitors; recommend implement and monitor compliance with special security policies and procedures.
Coordinate develop and implement SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Plans (EP) including preparation of SCIF documentation required for accreditation.
Ensure SCIF integrity through alarm monitoring access control management and auditing; maintain access codes spin-dial combinations IDS codes and keys for SCI facilities/doors.
Under SSO direction coordinate with stakeholders for SCIF accreditation/certification for classified IT and execute required compliance activities including:
Semi-annual and annual IDS testing
USA-directed Security Reviews
Annual self-inspections
SOP/EP reviews and EP testing
Maintaining SCIF access processes rosters and co-utilization authorizations (with SSO oversight)
Maintain accounts tokens and access for Army Information Systems required by the organization including but not limited to:
NIPRNet
SIPRNet
JWICS (where available/accessible)

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice Security Studies or a related field
Substitution: Additional five (5) years of job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience supporting DoD/Army security functions across one or more security disciplines.
TS Clearance

Desired Skills

Demonstrated experience supporting SSO/SSR functions and SCI administrative processes (e.g. VARs indoctrinations access validations)
Experience supporting SCIF operations accreditation packages IDS testing access control rosters and self-inspections
Strong briefing and training facilitation skills
Experience with security management databases and electronic recordkeeping for access and incident tracking
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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Key Responsibilities

Apply broad security knowledge across disciplines (PERSEC INFOSEC PHYSEC INDSEC OPSEC classification management) to support AFC HQ security policy development and execution under Command Security Manager/SSO direction.
Ensure all security discipline programs (e.g. INFOSEC INDSEC PERSEC OPSEC) are adequate to protect classified and sensitive information in accordance with AFC HQ protection benchmarks.
Maintain working knowledge of DoD security policies programs and procedures related to Industrial Personnel Information and Physical Security.
Serve as a Special Security Representative (SSR) under the supervision of the AFC HQ SSO supporting SCI-related functions such as:
Visit Authorization Requests (VARs)
Indoctrination assistance coordination
Routing JWICS 2875 forms
Provide personnel security support including background check assistance clearance processing and security access validation.
Conduct security training sessions and workshops to ensure AFC personnel awareness and compliance; assist in developing and updating Security Classification/Declassification Guides.
Participate in security working groups DoD security briefings and interagency security coordination meetings.
Support the command SSO/SSR by processing personnel background investigations for special security clearance actions; receive/validate incoming clearances/accesses; pass clearances and SCI accesses; and prepare VARs and Permanent Certifications.
Maintain electronic records in security management databases tracking:
Personnel access
Security violations
Clearance investigations
Assist with collateral and higher access processes and badge procedures.
Manage security incident reporting ensuring investigations are conducted findings documented and mitigation strategies implemented.
Review/process foreign travel and foreign contact requests; verify/vet foreign visitors; recommend implement and monitor compliance with special security policies and procedures.
Coordinate develop and implement SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Plans (EP) including preparation of SCIF documentation required for accreditation.
Ensure SCIF integrity through alarm monitoring access control management and auditing; maintain access codes spin-dial combinations IDS codes and keys for SCI facilities/doors.
Under SSO direction coordinate with stakeholders for SCIF accreditation/certification for classified IT and execute required compliance activities including:
Semi-annual and annual IDS testing
USA-directed Security Reviews
Annual self-inspections
SOP/EP reviews and EP testing
Maintaining SCIF access processes rosters and co-utilization authorizations (with SSO oversight)
Maintain accounts tokens and access for Army Information Systems required by the organization including but not limited to:
NIPRNet
SIPRNet
JWICS (where available/accessible)

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice Security Studies or a related field
Substitution: Additional five (5) years of job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience supporting DoD/Army security functions across one or more security disciplines.
TS Clearance

Desired Skills

Demonstrated experience supporting SSO/SSR functions and SCI administrative processes (e.g. VARs indoctrinations access validations)
Experience supporting SCIF operations accreditation packages IDS testing access control rosters and self-inspections
Strong briefing and training facilitation skills
Experience with security management databases and electronic recordkeeping for access and incident tracking
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion