Physical Security Specialist

1 week ago


Vienna, VA, United States Cherokee Federal Full time

Physical Security Support Specialist

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Physical Security Support Specialist will serve as a Special Security subject matter expert and assist with ensuring Treasury collateral and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facilities (SCIF) spaces operate in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures regarding access control and proper day-to-day handling of classified sensitive material in support of the Department of the Treasury.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Facility Security Specialist: $95,000 to $105,000

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

Facility Security Specialist Responsibilities Include:

  • Serves as a Special Security subject matter expert providing technical expertise and
    interprets security policy guidance.
  • Serve in the Registrar / Activator role for the USAccess (HSPD-12) system in order to
    enroll, print, activate, and issue PIV cards as well as perform PIN resets and certificate
    updates.
  • Assists with the management and security operation of multiple Sensitive
    Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
  • Processes account requests for personnel to gain access to classified systems.
  • Assists with the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to include
    document control, classification determination, transportation, records management, and
    destruction.
  • Verifies visitor clearance information for access to secure areas / materials.
  • Assists with the investigation of security infractions / violations, makes recommendations
    on corrective measures, and completes required reports.
  • Conducts inventory of all controlled physical assets within secure areas to include safes,
    computers, servers, hard drives, USB drives, switches, keys, monitors, printers, copiers,
    phones, courier bags, shredders, access badges, and visitor logs.
  • Processes and tracks SCI access requests to include verification of background
    investigation, adjudication status, and access justifications.
  • Change combinations (X10s) for safes and updates and completes SF700s.
  • Issuance / retrieval of keys, PIV cards, and access FOBs.
  • Supports special projects, as required.

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

  • Bachelor's Degree desired
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience providing Physical Security support
  • Possess strong customer service and expertise of personnel security administration support, to include but not limited to, applicable manuals, regulations, policies, and instructions; OPM clearance procedures
  • Must have knowledge and experience of regulations governing Federal personnel and physical security programs, to include 5 CFR 731, 5 CFR 732, E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, E.O. 13764, 32 CFR 2001, 32 CFR 2003, and ICD/ICS 700 Series National Policy
  • Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
  • OPM databases: CVS, PIPS, NP2
  • OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication
  • Desired: Personnel Security Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, ODNI)
  • Desired: Due Process Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, CDSE, ODNI)
  • Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Possess integrated security services skill sets in the following areas:
    • SSO Operations; Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations
    • SCI Personnel Security
    • SCI Information Security
    • SCI Physical Security
    • SCI TEMPEST
    • SCI Industrial Security
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Similar job titles:

  • Special Security Support Specialist
  • Security Manager
  • Security Coordinator
  • Security Officer
  • Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Keywords:

  • Security Systems
  • Risk Assessment
  • Security Policies
  • Physical Security
  • Compliance

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.



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