Security Specialist at i3 in Huntsville, Alabama

Security SpecialistOverview i3 is looking for a Security Specialist to join our team! The Security Specialist ensures the security of the company in matters of classified processing, safeguarding, and access control of personnel, physical security, and proprietary information. Processes security clearances in accordance with government and company procedures. ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and implementation of various plans to include OPSEC, Emergency Action, and Security Policies and Procedures for safeguarding Classified information.Process all security clearance actions in accordance with government and company procedures.Maintain personnel security folders.Provide regular updates to Program Managers and Directors on the status of security management, security violations, badges, clearances, visit requests, etc.Interpret security doctrine and provide clear guidance to company employees.Assist in providing effective security awareness, training, and education (SATE) programs.Conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, pre-/post-foreign travel briefings, refresher briefings, and other briefings as needed.Attend program meetings where security presence is requested or required.Assist with Classified Meeting preparation and support.Escort non-cleared personnel as needed.Review, interpret, and maintain Security Classification Guides.Liaison with other security staff to ensure security policies and procedures are compliant with company, government, and customer requirements.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.1-3 years of relevant experience required.Must possess practical knowledge of and experience with DISS, NBIS (eApp), and SIMS.Experience with the NISPOM.Experience processing outgoing visit requests (VARS).Experience working with Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsors (formerly TAs) and government POCs.Familiar with the CAC re-verification process.Experience with SPOT and ACCS preferred.Self-starter able to take initiative within a fast-paced environment.Well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.Active Secret clearance required.U.S. Citizenship is required.Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge of office administration and procedures.Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.Work well both independently and in a team environment.Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.Must be able to communicate with others effectively.Analyze information and respond appropriately.Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.Provide superior customer service.Multi-task in a pleasant manner.Work well under pressure.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.About i3 Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself: we've earned ten Best Places to Work® awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication. i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity: the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business.