Special Security Technician (SST) - Mid

SOSi•Tampa, FL

About The Position

SOSi is seeking a Special Security Technician (SST) to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations and align security practices with JTF-SREC priorities. The SST safeguards sensitive compartmented information (SCI), ensures compliance with SCI policies and procedures, oversees the SCI security program, and provides security oversight for other SCIFs under the organization’s cognizance. The position is contingent upon contract award. The SST manages the handling and safeguarding of SCI, including accounting for, controlling, transmitting, transporting, packaging, and ensuring authorized destruction. The role serves as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances; manages personnel security actions and access validations; conducts security briefings and training; maintains personnel records in DISS or a successor system; and manages physical, information, and technical security measures, including TEMPEST and TSCM procedures. The position also supports facility access control, security checks, incident response, classified media control, inspection preparation, and maintenance of security logs and records. The work is performed under normal office conditions.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience related to physical and information security.
In-depth knowledge and experience managing and implementing security protocols for sensitive and classified programs.
Demonstrated understanding of developing, implementing, and enforcing security programs.
Familiarity with the proper handling, storage, and destruction of classified physical documents and electronic data.
Experience conducting security education and training.
Experience investigating and reporting security incidents, infractions, and violations.
Experience conducting self-inspections and preparing for external compliance inspections.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to submit for a CI Poly.

Responsibilities

Supervise annual self-assessments and report findings to DIA CI and Security Office.
Assist with investigations of unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
Conduct SCI security education and training programs.
Maintain SCIF accreditation documentation.
Validate DD Form 254s.
Manage the facility access control system, including personnel enrollment, badge issuance, and permissions based on clearance and need-to-know.
Conduct daily security checks of doors, locks, intrusion detection systems, and alarms.
Respond to, investigate, and document security alarms and anomalies.
Ensure uncleared personnel working inside the building are escorted and continuously monitored.
Perform end-of-day checks to confirm classified materials are secured and security systems are armed.
Manage the inventory, control, and destruction of classified IT media.
Process visitor access requests and verify clearances and approvals through approved systems, including DISS.
Assist the Special Security Officer with security indoctrinations for newly cleared personnel.
Provide security awareness reminders and enforce facility security protocols.
Maintain security logs and records for facility access, visitor control, safe combinations, and classified material destruction.
Assist in preparing the facility and its documentation for security inspections and audits.
Manage combinations for safes, vaults, and secure doors, and change them on schedule or as required.
Manage SCI handling, accounting, control, transmission, transport, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction.
Serve as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances.
Manage personnel security actions, including nomination interviews and SCI access validations.
Maintain accurate personnel security records in DISS or a successor system.
Manage physical, information, and technical security measures, including TEMPEST and TSCM procedures.