Sr. Security Specialist

Odyssey Systems is currently seeking an Sr. Security Specialist, for our Eglin, FL office. This position is critical to the effective and efficient security operation of the overall Eglin Odyssey Office. The Sr. Security Specialist serves as the primary security point of contact between a geographically dispersed workforce spread across multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies/sponsors, program staff, and other company administrative personnel. Experience in providing oversight and guidance of NISP operations for multiple clients at a company site is desired.

The successful candidate will interface with the Associate Director of Security and Sr. Security Analyst, and all levels of Odyssey personnel to ensure contract security compliance with (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.).

This is a full-time role in Eglin, FL with a hybrid work schedule.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Duties include, but not limited to:

Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security programs
• Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information
• Establish and liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers. Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and compliance with regulations
• Manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and CUI, documents, and equipment
• Assist in developing, implementing, and managing Standard Practices and Procedures security plans
• Assist in tracking, generating, and flowing down all prime and subcontract DD Forms 254 Contract Security Classification Specification documents for prime and subcontracts
• Knowledge of receipt, transmission, inventory, reproduction, disposition, and management of classified material
• Assist in investigating and reviewing all security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken
• Assist with the operations and maintenance of the Access Control and Video Management

• File, update, and report employee information in national security databases (DISS, NBIS)
• Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and corporate badging
• Assist with travel security briefings, VISA travel research, trip report completion, and status reports.
• Initiate clearance investigations/reinvestigations/upgrades and provide status updates of Personnel Security dates and investigative actions.
• Assist the FSO/ AFSO with Security Education/Training and briefings/debriefings.
• Maintain, sort, and compile security data for management reports, proposal support, and corporate data collection.
• Track and update security practices and policies for corporate-level, and contract-specific needs
• Work with government customers on issuance, renewal, return, and tracking of all government-issued credentials.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have Top Secret or TS/SCI Eligibility

Education: B.A. or B.S. and 8 to 11 years of related experience

Years' experience: 8-11 years of experience as a Security Specialist, Security Manager, Security Assistant, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), other similar roles, or similar military experience.

• Regulatory compliance experience: The ability to read, understand, and apply government regulation, policies, and procedures (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.).
• Must possess strong customer service and communication skills.
• A professional communicator focused on results
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously to completion.
• Ability to learn new security concepts and programs.
• Proficiency in Office 365
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major/minor in Security, Security Administration, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Police Administration, or related degrees.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Computer skills: Familiarity with government databases, such as DISS (Defense Information Security System) and NBIS (National Background Investigation Services). Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
• Previous experience working in a fast paced corporate or government security office.
• Strong collaboration skills that foster security cohesiveness and support in a dispersed employee base.
• Capable of independently handling a large, complex workload, effectively coordinating multiple resources, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment having competing priorities.

Additional Information:

Location: Eglin, FL

Travel: 10%

Hybrid work schedule

***Contingent upon contract award***

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Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities