Security Specialist

Peraton has an opening for a Security Specialist in our Tampa, Florida office. The candidate must be self-driven and results-oriented team player capable of effective multi-tasking. As the Security Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with compliance of all security programs at the office.

The Security Specialist will be responsible for the following: 

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Security Program, collaborating in developing a security program that enables the business with the following actions:
• Verifies security clearance status for visitors and potential new employees, and subcontractors.
• Assists with the Personnel Security program and security clearance process for employees through DISS and other customer databases.
• Assists with the Physical Security program and document control accountability.
• Assists with providing security-related briefings and training required by NISPOM (32 CFR) and client.
• Assists with providing foreign pre/post travel briefings in accordance to government requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and reporting of derogatory information as directed by the customer.
• Uses SIMS to track all the security disciplines that are overseen at this facility.
• Ensures the proper preparation and review of draft/original/revised DD254s.
• Tracks status of contracts and provide updates to the Security Administrator Supervisor.  
• Assists with self-inspections and DCSA Vulnerability Assessments of programs.

• BS/BA degree, or equivalent security experience, to include 2+ years of security office administration and facility security experience.
• 2+ years of experience using government security regulations, manuals, and processes, to include the NISPOM, NISPOM Supplement, DCSA security manuals, and OPSEC principles in a mid-to-large Federal Contractor.
• Current DCSA Facility Security Officer Certification from CDSE. 
• Active Secret security clearance

 Preferred Experience:

• Prior security experience supporting SIPRNet
• Self-driven and results oriented, capable of effectively working multiples tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Experience leading a security team
• Proficient with DISS and SIMS
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite

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