DOD Security Specialist

Job Title: DOD Security Specialist 

Requisition Number: DOD SS -001

Location: Indian Head, MD

Worksite: EXU-1 

Travel: Less than 5%

Status: Full-time 

Security Clearance: DOD Top Secret

Date Posted: February 13, 2025

Summary:

R3 is seeking an individual to provide support to the Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1). The Security Specialist SME will support our Navy client across multiple security disciplines and with support requests, including Physical Security (PHYSEC), Access Control and PHYSEC Surveys; Personnel Security (PERSEC); Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA); and Information Security (INFOSEC). This role involves a wide range of security tasks to support the Navy Activity Security Manager (ASM) who oversees the security program ensuring compliance with Navy and DoD instructions applicable to shore commands.

Responsibilities:

General Tasks:

• Communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing, including instructions, briefings, training slides, reviewing or creating security guides, and reviewing established SOPs.
• Read and write emails, use Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Navy client.
• Follow verbal and written directions from the ASM and the Contract Program Manager.
• Maintain and organize security records and files regularly for new and departing employees.
• Read, edit, and review the organization's security manuals, instructions, and SOPs, and help create new ones as needed.
• Provide expert guidance and support in the planning and execution of security operations, including physical security, access control, and incident response.
• Collaborate with naval leadership and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with security regulations and standards.
• Monitor and evaluate security measures to ensure their effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support normal and recurring day-to-day, monthly, semi-annual, and annual tasks, inspections, and ad-hoc tasks related to the Security Division.
• Perform any other duties that support the security program and the ASM.
• Support performance of contract Performance Work Statement tasks as directed by the R3 Program Manager.
• Complete annual training requirements (e.g., Cybersecurity Awareness, Insider Threat Awareness, Counterintelligence Awareness and Security Brief & etc.) required by the contract and R3.
• Perform duties effectively with minimal supervision.

Physical Security (PHYSEC):

• Conduct Monthly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Physical Security Surveys and update the related documentation needed for each PHYSEC check.
• Conduct monthly documented alarm test for the restricted areas of the facility.
• Perform periodic security container combination changes.
• Track and maintain location and custodian data for security storage containers and gather inventory sheets from custodians when needed.
• Track physical security-related work requests and trouble tickets for security alarm system issues.

Access Control:

• Create, modify, and submit requests for badging, Visitors and SAAR.
• Update Badge and CAC permissions for Building Access.
• Update the monthly Personnel Roster and Quarterly Building Access Roster.
• Perform duties as security escort and support visitor access as needed.

Personnel Security (PERSEC):

• Conduct security check-in briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and manage access records in DISS.
• Manage and update the Personal Foreign Travel Tracker with Personal Foreign Travel Notices, update DISS records, and debriefing notices.
• Send Visit Requests, and check for inbound visit requests. 
• Run a monthly PERSEC Report in DISS to verify personnel match the monthly personnel roster.

Security Education and Training (SETA):

• Complete NAVY Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) compliance training requirements for contractors throughout the year.
• Educate staff on the proper use and custodianship of classified materials.
• Educate staff in destroying and recording destruction of classified materials.
• Educate employees on how to mark, wrap, mail, or carry classified material.
• Assist employees in packaging classified materials correctly as needed.
• Provide classified courier training when requested and issue courier cards. Update the tracker.
• Educate, train, and verify personnel are correctly completing SF700s for security containers, SF701s, and SF702s.

Information Security (INFOSEC):

• Assist the ASM in developing and implementing an effective security program across various disciplines of security.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Certification at the time of hire or attain within 12 months of hiring.
• Minimum of 5 recent years of experience as a security specialist or in a related security administration role, ideally in Navy Security Administration, another Military Branch Security Administration, DoD Security Administration, or Industrial Security.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Possess strong facilitation skills, and excellent organization and attention to detail required. 
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree desired.
• Relevant security training certifications and on-the-job experience will be considered valid credentials in lieu of a Bachelor's or Associate's degree.
• Be able to work extended hours to support command security operations if needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and move material up to 5 feet; be able to walk up and down flights of stairs and climb a ladder not more than 15 feet tall without needing special physical accommodation to conduct PHYSEC surveys and inspections.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability