Security Specialist (Journeyman)

Armada Ltd•Carpendale, WV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Security Specialist independently supports Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) security administration. The role manages personnel, physical, operations, communications, and related security oversight for assigned SCI and SAP facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and accreditation standards. The specialist coordinates daily operations with the Special Security Representative (SSR) or Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) to implement enhanced security policies and procedures. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation/Vetting. Candidates must have at least five years of experience supporting SCIF or SAPF security programs and be able to independently conduct security administration, self-inspections, and government accreditation inspections. A high school diploma or GED is required. The employee must obtain Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within one year of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment. Relocation is not available. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation/Vetting.
At least five years of experience supporting SCIF or SAPF security programs, including independently conducting security administration, self-inspections, and government accreditation inspections without guidance or training.
For candidates supporting both SCIF and SAPF facilities, at least five years of experience in one facility type and significant experience in the other.
Knowledge of SCI and SAP security policies and procedures, including personnel, physical, operations (OPSEC), and communications security (COMSEC) requirements.
Knowledge of SCIF and SAPF security operations, including access control, visitor control, and safeguarding classified information.
Skill processing personnel security actions, including visit requests, personnel access requests, clearance verification, and security record maintenance using systems such as DISS.
Skill maintaining security documentation and records, including visitor logs, program access lists, and classified material accountability records in accordance with applicable policies.
Ability to conduct security self-inspections and physical security checks, identify vulnerabilities, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with government security standards.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with government personnel, program staff, and visitors in a secure environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Must obtain SFPC within one year of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to navigate confined spaces, high-security enclosures, and industrial environments, including climbing vertical ladders, steep ship-style stairs, and standard stairwells.
Must perform physical inspections in active hangars and technical work areas and safely maneuver through restricted access points and worksites.
Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO), Special Security Officer (SSO), Certified SCIF Security Officer (CSSO), Site Security Representative (SSR), or Government SAPF Security Officer (GSSO).
CDSE certificates based on labor category requirements; the certificate list is provided after successful security screening.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily operations with the SSR or GSSO to implement enhanced security policies and procedures.
Perform visitor control, including greeting, documenting, and monitoring access; validating clearances in DISS or other security databases; maintaining visitor logs; and processing visit request packages.
Escort visitors at assigned facilities and events, and support training additional escorts as needed.
Support document control and configuration management, including security database data entry and maintenance.
Assist with Personnel Access Requests and access nomination processing.
Support the classification, handling, transport, and destruction of classified or sensitive information.
Create and maintain SOPs, Facility Check-In/Check-Out procedures, Fixed Facility Checklists, security education and training materials, OPSEC Plans, Security Classification Guides, and other security documentation.
Support classified meeting preparation, including facility readiness, attendee clearance validation, and review of presentation material classification.
Maintain program access lists and security documentation.
Support self-inspections through checklist preparation and compliance assessments.
Assist with media control and inventory, and COMSEC processing, inventory, and control.
Perform physical security inspections and support indoctrinations and debriefings.
Track and monitor foreign travel for personnel.
Support facility security management, including key and control management, facility security inspections, alarm response, and maintenance of IDS and other facility security systems.
Support preparation and submission of required TEMPEST documentation.
Maintain DISS accounts to perform personnel security functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.