Security Specialist - Journeyman

Security Specialist JourneymanType: Full Time Location: Patuxent River, MD Overtime Exempt: No Reports To: ARMADA HQ Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI ******CONTINGENT UPON AWARDING OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACT***** The Security Specialist Journeyman level independently supports Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) security administration. The Journeyman Level Security Specialist performs security and administrative management of assigned SCI and SAP. The Journeyman Security Specialist considers all aspects of security, to include personnel security, physical security, operations security, communications security, and associated oversight.Duties & Responsibilities:Provide daily support to the appointed Special Security Representative (SSR) or Government SAP Security officer (GSSO) to fully implement all applicable enhanced security policies and procedures.Perform Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to facility security procedures, including but not limited to customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, and maintainers.Monitor and control access to facility(s) and restricted areas under their responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances utilizing DISS or other security database systems and visit requests.Maintain facility visitor logs. Prepare and process visit request documentation packages. Perform visitor escort duties for assigned facilities and events and support the coordination and training of additional escorts as required for each event.Support document control and document configuration management activities. Support data entry and maintenance of a variety of security databases. Support Personnel Access Request /Access nomination processing.Support the classification, handling, transport, and destruction of classified/sensitive information. Support the creation of Standard Operating Procedures, Facility Check In - Check Out procedures, Fixed Facility Checklists, Security Education and Training Awareness materials, OPSEC Plans, Security Classification Guides, and other applicable security documentation.Provide classified meeting support to include, but not limited to, coordination, facility preparation, attendee clearance validation, presentation material classification validation. Support program access list preparation and maintenance. Support the generation and maintenance of program security documentation.Support self-inspection activities including but not limited to, checklist preparation. Support media control and inventory functions. Support the processing, inventory, and control of COMSEC. Support the performance of physical security inspections. Support the preparation of documents and performance of indoctrination and debriefings.Support foreign travel tracking and monitoring. Support facility security management duties including but not limited to key / control management, facility security inspections and assessments, alarm response including implement receipt/dispatch as applicable, and maintaining Intrusion Detection System and other facility security systems operability.Support the preparation and submission of all required TEMPEST documentation. Maintain DISS accounts to perform all personnel security functions. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communication. Skill in satisfactorily dealing with customers. Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.Minimum/General Experience: At least five (5) years of recent and relevant experience. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must obtain Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within 1 (one) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.