Senior Security Specialist

Senior Security Specialist

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Cherokee Analytics is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support our Government client.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Security Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Assist, monitor, and advise on all aspects of security activities
• Plan and assist in implementation of security activities at the Top-Secret and higher classification to ensure personnel (Military, Civilians, and Contractors) and all supported tenant organizations are prepared to operate in non-traditional environments to perform critical contingency tasks.
• Develop written technical approaches and methodologies regarding security proposals.
• Perform random security checks in support of the Special Security Office and observe/document findings and ensure compliance with standard SCIF operating procedures lAW Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 705, IC Technical Specification for ICD/ICS 705 Version 1.5.1 (or successor policy) and related policies.
• Perform random bag entry/exit inspections (EElPs) for SCIF s as directed by the SSO Chief.
• Perform inspections of SCIF construction projects, existing facilities and modification projects, make recommendations lAW DOD/C policy with the end goal of achieving or maintaining appropriate accreditations
• Perform duties related to the completion and submission of pre/post construction Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST Checklists and Construction Security Plans (CSP) for SCIFs as required.
• Provide the TEMPEST and Physical Security recommendations to the SSO Chief, SSO, DIA, Accrediting Officials, Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority concerning the accreditation of TSCIFs and SCIFs within SOCCENT enterprise.
• Work in conjunction with designated Special Security Representatives (SSR) and assist subordinate commands daily with physical security issues and any inspections and corrective actions that may be necessary
• Review, analyze and develop complex Construction Security Plans through the review of technical drawings, ensuring requirements are met for secure construction projects.
• Ensure only authorized individuals have facility access. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the client's classified locations and administrative procedures
• Verify clearances for all visitors and command members as necessary utilizing appropriate command, DoD and IC systems of record
• Conduct detailed reviews pertaining to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS) and other secure facility vulnerabilities ensuring appropriate mitigations and countermeasures are applied ICW the SSO.
• Gain and maintain access to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Electronic Badging and Access Control System (AMAG), Record Message Traffic, and other Command, DoD and IC systems of record, to include successor systems as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior Security Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Minimum of 12 year's experience with evaluating and processing approvals and
• SCIF/T-SCIF lifecycle from concept approval, developing and implementing a SCIF/T-SCIF construction security plan (CSP), completing, maintaining, updating, and submitting the Pre-Construction checklist, Pre-Construction Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) and Pre-Construction TEMPEST Checklist to the final FFC and TEMPEST Checklist with TEMPEST Form B for accreditation and re-accreditation, and proper SCIF close-out procedures.
• Extensive experience supporting SCIF planning and accreditation, recertification processes and procedures and familiar with the SCIF construction process as per the ICD 705 standard with Special Access Facility Accrediting Official Course Desired.
• Training Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) ICD 705 Physical Security Course.
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Special Security Office Course (SSOC)
  • CDSE Introduction to Personnel Security PS113,16.
  • CDSE Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PIl) DS-IF101.06.
  • CDSE Physical Security Certification (PSC)
  
  
• Obtain within 1 year of appointment: DCSA CDSE Physical Security Certification
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Analytics (CA) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CA, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Special Security Officer
• Special Security Technician
• Physical Security Analyst
• Facilities Security Officer

Keywords:

• TEMPTEST
• EEIP
• DISS
• SSOC
• PSC

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.