Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Type: Full Time Location: Quantico, VA Overtime Exempt: No Reports To: ARMADA HQ Security Clearance Required: Active Top-Secret security clearances and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access Duties & Responsibilities:

• Security Specialist will provide direct support to the Data Intercept Technology Unit (DITU) and other OTD units by submitting, tracking, and coordinating security clearance nominations for private sector employees.
• Initiate personnel security background investigations and support the Security Division in obtaining required investigative information throughout the process.
• Conduct security briefings and debriefings in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Security Specialist will maintain accurate and up-to-date clearance status records for private sector personnel, ensuring timely follow-up and case management.
• Initiate background investigations using systems including, but not limited to, the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), FBI BEAST, and Phoenix database.
• Security Specialist will respond to Security Division inquiries related to background investigations and continuous vetting alerts.
• Maintain detailed case tracking records and provide routine case status updates and statistical reporting.
• Coordinate with Field Offices and Headquarters Divisions to facilitate fingerprinting and security clearance processing.
• Security Specialist will conduct or coordinate Security Awareness Briefings (SABs) with appropriate FBI Field Office or Headquarters personnel.
• Upload and manage documentation within Phoenix and Sentinel systems.
• Assist with Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS) registration processing.
• Security Specialist will prepare Electronic Communications (ECs) in Sentinel as required.
• Provide Access Control support when needed.
• Security Specialist will perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must be skilled in creating complex spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, etc.), in preparing briefings (i.e. PowerPoint, etc.), Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be able to communicate clearly; must be able to provide security briefings and debriefings; must be able to provide comprehensive written communications.
• Must execute all assigned duties in a professional manner that demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service.

Minimum/General Experience:

• Must possess Top-Secret personnel security clearances and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in any security related field, such as industrial security, physical security and computer/network security.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent