Security Specialist IV

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

21d•$85,950 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific COMSEC security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, training, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting and assistance in the execution of security operations for multi-service COMSEC support and duties relating to the day to day support of Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs) at an Operation Test location. Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program will receive first consideration. May be required to work 2nd shift and some weekends. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: Providing a focal point for COMSEC requirements as needed for systems, including daily key management for all Services supported. Provide support for annual and monthly rekeying of classified systems, secure telephone equipment and all Air Vehicle systems. Provide training to COMSEC users and provide assurance that users assigned to the COMSEC account are in regulation to standards defined in DAFMAN 17-1302-O. Provide support for periodic COMSEC inspections including the semi-annual COMSEC inspections, inventory and insurance that all COMSEC users are compliant with all COMSEC regulations. Provide appropriate COMSEC clearances, briefings, and training as needed for the function and to receive associated keying material.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with eight (8) years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with six (6) years specifically related work experience in the NISPOM/SAP/SCI security fields, complemented by formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course.
Must have expert level knowledge on the rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) pertaining to all aspects of security.
Must have working knowledge of site-specific procedures and security requirements.
The position requires a high degree of accuracy pertaining to all aspects of personnel security.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be proficient operating personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics software, and possess data base management experience
Must be familiar with a standard intel computer system, laminating machine and professional instamatic camera
Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program will receive first consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and personnel security support to the unit manager and security staff.
Oversees the daily administrative tasks in support of the site security department
Communicates with the clearance granting agency regarding status of clearances and periodic re investigations for employees/consultants
Obtains certification of existing clearance levels for employees/consultants and for prospective employees from appropriate customer/agency sponsor
Issues security badges to designated employees and visitors. Maintain logs and records of badges issued and related information
Schedules initial, periodic and exit briefings and notifies supervisor and employee of schedule
Oversees departmental coordination with employees/consultants for timely submittal of documents for initial clearances and periodic reinvestigations; fingerprint employees/consultants as required
Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required
Provides leadership and work direction to lower-level department clerical/administrative personnel
Provides security related advice to senior company leadership. May occasionally represent the company at customer and industry events
Performs other related tasks as directed
Providing a focal point for COMSEC requirements as needed for systems, including daily key management for all Services supported.
Provide support for annual and monthly rekeying of classified systems, secure telephone equipment and all Air Vehicle systems.
Provide training to COMSEC users and provide assurance that users assigned to the COMSEC account are in regulation to standards defined in DAFMAN 17-1302-O.
Provide support for periodic COMSEC inspections including the semi-annual COMSEC inspections, inventory and insurance that all COMSEC users are compliant with all COMSEC regulations.
Provide appropriate COMSEC clearances, briefings, and training as needed for the function and to receive associated keying material.
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.