Comsec Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Type: Full Time

Location: Lakehurst, NJ

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility and be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation/Vetting.

Junior Security Specialists manage and support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) security. They administer assigned SCI/SAP programs and ensure compliance across all security disciplines, including personnel, physical, operations, and communications security.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Junior Security Specialists will 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.
• Junior Security Specialists will 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. The Junior SS shall 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. The Junior SS shall 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.
• Junior Security Specialists will support document control and document configuration management activities.
• Support data entry and maintenance of a variety of security databases.
• Junior Security Specialists will 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.
• Junior Security Specialists will 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.
• Junior Security Specialists will 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 document and performance of indoctrination and debriefings.
• Junior Security Specialists will 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.
• Junior Security Specialists will support the preparation and submission of all required TEMPEST documentation.
• Junior Security Specialists will maintain DISS accounts to perform all personnel security functions.
• Junior Security Specialists will perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of DoD and IC security policies and ability to implement enhanced security procedures under SSR or GSSO guidance.
• Skilled in visitor control, access management, escorting, and maintaining visitor logs using CACs, DISS, and other security systems.
• Knowledge of classified and sensitive information handling, document control, and preparation of SOPs, OPSEC plans, and security guides.
• Proficient in maintaining security databases, personnel access requests, foreign travel tracking, and COMSEC/media inventories.
• Ability to perform physical security inspections, manage keys, monitor alarms, and maintain intrusion detection and facility security systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for briefings, reports, meetings, training, indoctrinations, and debriefings.

Minimum/General Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) with the ability to support administration Self & Government accreditation inspections under supervision.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CDSE Certificates based on Labor Category Requirements. (list provided after successful security screening).
• Must obtain Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) within 1 (one) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

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. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.