Security Manager Assistant

JCTM, LLC•Cherry Point, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Effective security management is essential to protecting classified information, government personnel, facilities, and mission-critical operations. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), collateral security programs require disciplined administration of personnel security, information security, physical security, access control, and related security requirements. As a Security Manager Assistant with JCTM, you will provide day-to-day security program support to 2D Marine Aircraft Wing (2D MAW) at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, helping government security personnel administer and maintain an effective collateral security program. Your responsibilities will span security administration, personnel clearance and access activities, classified material accountability, visit and access coordination, records management, security education, incident documentation, and other functions required to protect classified information and support mission operations. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with military, civilian, and contractor personnel in a dynamic operational environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance
High School Diploma
4+ years experience supporting security administration, personnel security, information security, physical security, or related DoD security functions
Working knowledge of DoD, DoN, or Marine Corps security policies and procedures
Experience supporting one or more of the following security functions: Personnel clearance and eligibility verification, DISS or comparable personnel-security systems, Visit requests and access coordination, Security in-processing and out-processing, Classified information safeguarding, Classified document control, GSA-approved security container management, Physical security and access control, Security education and awareness, Security inspections and self-assessments, Security incident documentation and reporting
Ability to appropriately handle classified, sensitive, and personally identifiable information
Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple administrative requirements simultaneously
Ability to interpret and apply established security policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, or military aviation organizations
Prior experience as a Security Specialist, Security Assistant, Assistant Security Manager, Security Manager Assistant, or similar position
Hands-on experience with DISS
Familiarity with applicable DoD personnel, information, industrial, and physical security requirements
Familiarity with DoD Manual 5200.01, applicable DoN security regulations, and related Marine Corps security requirements
Experience with classified document control and GSA-approved security containers
Experience supporting security inspections, self-inspections, or compliance assessments
Experience processing visit requests, access certifications, clearance verifications, and personnel-security documentation
Experience supporting security incident reporting or administrative inquiries
Familiarity with SCI security requirements and the distinction between collateral and SCI security programs
Familiarity with construction-security or secure-facility operations
Experience working alongside SSMs, CSTs, SSRs, ISSOs, or other specialized security personnel
Experience in a military or intelligence environment
Relevant security training, certification, or degree

Responsibilities

Assist the government Security Manager and designated security personnel with the administration and day-to-day operation of the organization's collateral security program.
Support security functions involving: Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Access Control, Security Education and Awareness, Classified Material Accountability, Security Incident Reporting.
Process, track, and maintain personnel security and access documentation in accordance with applicable DoD, DoN, and Marine Corps requirements.
Support clearance and eligibility verification using DISS or other government-designated personnel security systems.
Process and coordinate visit requests, access requests, certifications, and other security-related documentation for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
Maintain accurate security rosters, access lists, personnel records, briefing records, and associated documentation.
Assist with security in-processing and out-processing, including verification of clearance and access requirements and completion of required security briefings or documentation.
Support preparation and administration of initial, annual, refresher, foreign travel, debriefing, and other required security education and awareness activities.
Assist with the receipt, safeguarding, storage, accountability, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
Support management and accountability of GSA-approved security containers, combinations, access records, and related security documentation.
Assist with classified document control, inventories, records, markings, storage, and disposition.
Support facility access-control activities, including badges, restricted-area access, visitor coordination, and escort requirements.
Assist with preparation for security inspections, assessments, self-inspections, and compliance reviews.
Identify, document, and promptly report actual or suspected security incidents, violations, infractions, improper handling of classified information, or other security concerns to the appropriate government security authority.
Assist with initial documentation and administrative support associated with security incident inquiries and required reporting.
Support implementation and tracking of corrective actions resulting from security inspections, incidents, or identified deficiencies.
Maintain security files, logs, correspondence, reports, and records in accordance with applicable records-management requirements.
Assist government security personnel with reviewing and implementing applicable security policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and local security instructions.
Coordinate with cybersecurity, SCI security, construction security, physical security, and other security personnel when activities cross multiple security disciplines.
Provide responsive security support and guidance to military, civilian, and contractor personnel while referring matters requiring government determination or approval to the appropriate government security official.