Special Security Representative/SAP Physical Security Assistant

Job Description:

The SSR/SAP Physical Security Assistant is responsible for day\-to\-day management and administration of the organization’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program (SAP) physical security programs, ensuring the protection of facilities, information, and assets. This position requires a strong understanding of Department of Defense security instructions, policies and procedures, as well as the ability to implement and maintain effective security measures. This position serves primarily as the Special Security Representative (SSR) for the organization’s SCIF. The SSR is a key advisor to the organization’s management on all security\-related matters for the SCIF and works collaboratively with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Cybersecurity Specialists to ensure a secure operating environment.

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB as a member of a security team responsible for safeguarding secure facilities. This is NOT a remote position. This support includes the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will work in collaboration with the organization’s SSO, GSSO, ISSM and Cybersecurity Specialists for all manner of personnel security, information and facility security management activities
• Manages Entry Authorization List (EAL) updates, Alarm Authorization Appointment updates, Intrusion Detection System Alarm testing, and Access Control Systems activity monitoring
• Assists the SSO, Site Security Manager with SCIF security efforts, to include daily management and administration of facility/personnel records
• Administers the INFOSEC program, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems and data
• Assists with Top Secret Control Officer duties
• Processes and manages visitor requests for both inbound and outbound personnel via DISS
• Verifies personnel SAP accesses via JADE
• Assists with management of security containers and associated access/protection mechanisms designed to ensure proper handling of sensitive materials
• Assists with management of the control of media, including handling, destruction and storage of classified materials
• Authors and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Action Plans (EAP), for classified facilities, ensuring they are up\-to\-date and in compliance with governing authorities
• Develop and implement the organization’s annual security training plan
• Maintain access to multiple Classified networked systems
• Ability to open/close classified facilities
• Ad\-hoc support as required

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee\-centric culture and benefits here. https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications/Skills:

* Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

+ Bachelors Degree and 4 to 8 years of relevant experience.

+ Associates Degree and 9 to 12 years of relevant experience

+ High School Diploma (Or equivalent) and 12 to 16 years of experience

• US Citizenship required; Current and active DoD Secret Clearance adjudicated within the past five years with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top\-Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility and maintain program access as required.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense and USAF directives relative to personnel, industrial and physical security programs
• Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
• Self\-motivated, proactive, and able to take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, and executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 25% of the time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

Preferred Experience:

• An active DoD Top Secret security clearance is highly desired
• Experience administering security\-focused policies, procedures and methods to protect national security information, personnel and facilities
• Experience in developing and implementing security plans, standard operating procedures and emergency action plans
• Possess strong analytical and problem\-solving skills
• Experience utilizing Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and/or Scattered Castles, or other classified databases
• Experience using JADE for tracking and verifying SAP personnel access

Familiarity with the ICD 705 Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities*

Familiarity with DoDM 5105\.21 SCI Administrative Security Manual*

Familiarity with DoDM 5205\.07 Special Access Program Security Manual*

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.