HQ Security Specialist

HQ Security Specialist

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Threat Tec, LLC is a rapidly growing Veteran‑Owned Business that leads Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future.

We are seeking an HQ Security Specialist to support Army Futures Command (AFC) Headquarters security operations in Austin, Texas. This position applies broad expertise across multiple security disciplines—
Personnel, Information, Physical, Industrial, and Classification Management
—to help develop, enforce, analyze, and interpret security policies under the guidance of the AFC HQ Command Security Manager and Special Security Officer (SSO).

The role ensures security programs and processes are effective in protecting classified and sensitive but unclassified information and supports special security functions related to SCI in accordance with applicable guidance and contract deliverables.

• Apply broad security knowledge across disciplines (PERSEC, INFOSEC, PHYSEC, INDSEC, OPSEC, classification management) to support AFC HQ security policy development and execution under Command Security Manager/SSO direction.
• Ensure all security discipline programs (e.g., INFOSEC, INDSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC) are adequate to protect classified and sensitive information in accordance with AFC HQ protection benchmarks.
• Maintain working knowledge of DoD security policies, programs, and procedures related to Industrial, Personnel, Information, and Physical Security.
• Serve as a Special Security Representative (SSR) under the supervision of the AFC HQ SSO, supporting SCI-related functions such as Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), indoctrination assistance coordination, routing JWICS 2875 forms, and personnel security support.
• Conduct security training sessions and workshops to ensure AFC personnel awareness and compliance; assist in developing and updating Security Classification/Declassification Guides.
• Participate in security working groups, DoD security briefings, and interagency security coordination meetings.
• Support the command SSO/SSR by processing personnel background investigations for special security clearance actions, receiving and validating incoming clearances/accesses, and preparing VARs and Permanent Certifications.
• Maintain electronic records in security management databases, tracking personnel access, security violations, clearance investigations, and assisting with collateral and higher access processes and badge procedures.
• Manage security incident reporting, ensuring investigations are conducted, findings documented, and mitigation strategies implemented.
• Review and process foreign travel and foreign contact requests; verify and vet foreign visitors; recommend, implement, and monitor compliance with special security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Plans (EP), including preparation of SCIF documentation required for accreditation.
• Ensure SCIF integrity through alarm monitoring, access control management, and auditing; maintain access codes, spin‑dial combinations, IDS codes, and keys for SCI facilities/doors.
• Under SSO direction, coordinate with stakeholders for SCIF accreditation/certification for classified IT and execute required compliance activities such as semi‑annual and annual IDS testing, USA‑directed Security Reviews, annual self‑inspections, SOP/EP reviews, and EP testing.
• Maintain access processes, rosters, and co‑utilization authorizations for classified IT systems, including NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS where available/accessible.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Security Studies, or a related field (or five additional years of job‑related experience may be substituted for the education requirement).
• Minimum six years of relevant experience supporting DoD/Army security functions across one or more security disciplines.
• TS Clearance.

• Demonstrated experience supporting SSO/SSR functions…