Security Specialist IV

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

3d•$86,000 - $100,000•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 security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assistance in the execution of security operations for a Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs). Seeking security expertise to support security operations within the organization. Support personnel will be required to hold and maintain a Top-Secret clearance/SSBI and be eligible for SCI clearance access and SAP indoctrination. Responsibilities will include supporting multiple security disciplines including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC). Support is required during a nominal 8-hour workday, 5-day work week, with occasional surges to meet mission requirements. Mission requirements will dictate the day/time requirements and may result in evening and weekend support as part of the 40-hour work week. Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred.

Requirements

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 possess a valid, state issued driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Hold and maintain a Top-Secret clearance/SSBI and be eligible for SCI clearance access and SAP indoctrination.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with certification under the Security Personnel Education and Development program are highly preferred.
Formal training such as successful completion of the Industrial Security Management Course.

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.
Supports security operations within the organization.
Supports multiple security disciplines including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC).
Assists in facilitating security briefings for individuals/groups as required.