SSO Security Assistant
About The Position
Join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RI) in Rome, NY as an SSO Security Assistant, supporting the Special Security Officer in managing and safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The position provides technical and administrative support in a dynamic SCI environment, helping ensure secure operations, compliance, and smooth day-to-day coordination of security programs. The role supports information, personnel, and industrial security functions. Duties include handling classified materials and records, using office automation and security systems, coordinating personnel security processing and visits, supporting SCIF agreements and accreditation, and preparing recurring security reports. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Complete the required CDSE eLearning training: Cyber Security Awareness Challenge (DoD); Introduction to Personnel Security; Insider Threat Awareness; Introduction to Information Security; Derivative Classification; Identifying and Safeguarding PII; Introduction to Physical Security; Storage Containers & Facilities; ICD Physical Security Construction Requirements; SCI Security Refresher; and OPSEC Awareness.
- Familiarity with administrative processes, data entry, and standard office software tools.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to interact professionally with visitors, government personnel, and security staff.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting security functions such as INFOSEC, PERSEC, INDUSEC, or SCIF operations.
- Working knowledge of security systems such as DISS, NISS, RMT, EDA, and Scattered Castles.
- Prior exposure to classified materials handling or SCI facility operations.
- Comfort reviewing government forms such as DD254 and maintaining official records.
Responsibilities
- Receive calls, greet visitors, and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Assist with safeguarding and storing classified materials, working papers, meeting materials, and other sensitive documentation.
- Support electronic scanning, formatting, and storage of documents.
- Use office automation tools to create, edit, and manage forms, memos, reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Manage and maintain records in accordance with Air Force and OPM requirements, including receipt, control, logging, and safekeeping of classified materials.
- Update and retrieve information in systems such as DISS, NISS, and EDA.
- Assist with SCI personnel security processing, including indoctrinations, debriefings, foreign travel and contact reporting, and visit coordination.
- Manage visitor requests and schedule meetings, conferences, and briefings.
- Enter, update, and maintain personnel security data in DISS, RMT, and Scattered Castles.
- Support electronic transmission and receipt of documents using USAF tools and DoD SAFE.
- Assist with reviewing and managing DD254 security agreements for SCIF operations, including prime and subcontract DD254s.
- Process SCIF Co Utilization Agreements (CUA) and Joint Utilization Agreements (JUA), and maintain associated records.
- Support SCIF accreditation and reaccreditation, including database updates, incident entry, facility package preparation, and annual self-assessments.
- Consolidate data for recurring security reports in accordance with established guidelines.
Benefits
- Flexible time off benefit.
- Learning resources.
- Competitive compensation.
- Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
