Security Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking a Security Specialist to support the maintenance and operation of the industrial security and personnel clearance programs at the Niceville, FL (Eglin AFB, FL) office. The Security Specialist will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and operation of the industrial security program, and personnel clearance program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met for Odyssey’s core business units. The successful candidate will interface with the Associate Director of Security, Odyssey Security Management, Security Specialist and all levels of Odyssey personnel to ensure contract security compliance with applicable regulations (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives, applicable ICDs, etc.). This is a full-time role in Niceville, FL (Eglin AFB, FL), with a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have Top Secret or TS/SCI Eligibility
High School Diploma
3-5 years of experience as a Security Specialist, Security Manager, Security Assistant, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), or similar military experience
The ability to read, understand, and apply government regulation, policies, and procedures (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives, applicable ICDs, etc.)
Must possess customer service and communication skills
Experience managing several projects simultaneously to completion
Ability to learn new security concepts, programs, and government regulations
Proficiency in Office 365

Nice To Haves

Active TS or TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major/minor in Security, Security Administration, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Police Administration, or related degrees.
Familiarity with government databases such as Defense Information Security System (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS).
Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
Previous experience in a fast-paced corporate or government security office
Completion of CDSE training courses (e.g., Insider Threat Awareness, Introduction to Industrial Security)

Responsibilities

Support to physical security operations, including facility access control, and assist with drafting and implementation of construction/renovation security plans
Maintain and update personnel security records in national security databases (DISS, NBIS); prepare and submit required reports
Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and corporate badging
Support travel security functions, including security briefings, visa coordination, trip research, and completion/status reporting
Initiate and track clearance investigations, reinvestigations, and upgrades; provide status updates on investigative actions and key security dates
Assist the FSO/AFSO with security education, training, and briefings/debriefings activities
Compile and maintain security data to support management reporting, proposal development, and corporate data collection
Track and update security practices and policies for corporate and contract-specific level
Support the FSO/AFSO with Self-Inspections and Security Assessments
Coordinate with government customers on issuance, renewal, return, and tracking of all government-issued credentials