Special Security Representative (SSR) / SSO Support Specialist

Cintel Inc•Ft. Belvoir, VA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Cintel, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Special Security Representative to support the Defense Special Security System and DoD Acquisition Security operations at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The role provides Special Security Office (SSO) functional services to protect Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), manage personnel security clearances, and maintain the physical security of accredited facilities, including SCIFs. The position handles personnel security and access management, SCIF operations, security education and training, incident response, compliance, and administrative program support. The successful candidate will work with government security databases, security policies and procedures, facility security documentation, access control systems, and official correspondence. Cintel describes its team as highly motivated, technical, and self-organized. It values people who can develop solutions to ill-defined problems, are self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable taking on varied challenges. Cintel, Inc. is a small business providing services to government clients in software development, operational/tactical and installation/facilities energy, cyber security, modeling and simulation, data science, and programmatic support. The company emphasizes people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork, and states that it prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

6–10 years of relevant experience in DoD Special Security.
Certification in a relevant security field.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Demonstrated working knowledge of ICD 705 Technical Specifications v1.5.1; DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1–3; DoD Manual 5200.02; DoD Manual 5205.07; 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM); and DoD Manual 5200.01 Volumes 1–4.
Hands-on experience with DoD security databases of record: DISS, Scattered Castles, and NBIS.
Knowledge of DODIIS Enterprise Record Message Traffic (RMT).
Strong ability to draft, review, and edit official DoW correspondence, including emails and memoranda for record.
Ability to conduct comprehensive security briefings for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
Self-motivation, eagerness to learn, problem-solving ability, and comfort developing solutions to ill-defined problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience functioning as a sub-registry for NATO security operations under USSAN Instruction 1-07.
Experience managing CNWDI and Restricted Data access.

Responsibilities

Manage and update government databases, including DISS, Scattered Castles, NBIS, and local personnel trackers.
Process SCI access nominations, conduct pre-screening interviews, and coordinate eligibility upgrades with DCSA Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS).
Implement SCIF physical security standards in accordance with ICD 705.
Review and/or manage Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST addendums, and automated access control and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
Provide access control, maintain visitor logs, and assist with alarm responses.
Establish or review Construction/Modification Security Plans (CSP/MSP), Co-Utilization Agreements, and Concept Approvals before submission.
Modify or change LKM7000/CDX-XX series combinations.
Conduct initial SCI indoctrinations, periodic refresher training, and final debriefings.
Administer specialized briefings for NATO, CNWDI, and Restricted Data.
Assist with preliminary inquiries into security incidents involving SCI.
Perform self-inspections, draft IDS reports, and maintain personnel security files, including SF-312 and foreign travel reports, in accordance with privacy guidelines.
Monitor Electronic Task Management Tools (TMT) to track SSO actions.
Draft weekly activity reports, consolidate statistical data, and maintain the SSO SharePoint site and Electronic Files Management System.