OST, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Security Specialist / SCIF Operator Journeyman
Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence in Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. The Security Specialist / SCIF Operator is responsible for providing security administration and operational support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), ensuring compliance with security policies and safeguarding classified materials.
Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingService Industry
Responsibilities
The provides security administration and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operational support to Headquarters organizations
The individual ensures strict compliance with DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and Army security policies governing classified information, personnel access, physical security, and secure facility operations
Responsibilities include day-to-day SCIF operations; controlling access to classified areas; maintaining access rosters, visitor logs, and entry/exit procedures; and enforcing physical, personnel, and information security requirements
The Security Specialist / SCIF Operator safeguards classified materials, ensuring proper handling, storage, transmission, accountability, and destruction in accordance with applicable regulations
Additional duties include supporting security inspections, audits, and compliance reviews; coordinating visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access verifications; and assisting Government security managers with resolution of security issues or discrepancies
The role supports classified meetings, briefings, and operational activities and ensures all security protocols are followed within controlled environments
The Security Specialist / SCIF Operator enables secure Headquarters operations by maintaining the integrity, availability, and compliance of classified facilities, information, and personnel access
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting security operations, classified environments, or SCIF operations within a DoD or Intelligence Community environment
Demonstrated experience with SCIF operations and access control
Handling and safeguarding classified and SCI materials
Security documentation, logs, and procedures
Supporting inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
Coordination with Government security officials
Active TS/SCI security clearance is required/Active Secret Clearance
Must be eligible to maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Preferred
Experience supporting HQ-level organizations, PEOs, PMOs, or IC-affiliated programs
Familiarity with DoDM 5200.01 series and ICD/ICS security policies
SCIF accreditation and operations
Secure communications and classified briefing support
Benefits
Full benefits
Possible bonus potential based on merit and performance
Company
OST, Inc.
OST solves complex problems and overcomes challenges to deliver optimized, value-driven solutions that improve our customers’ business operations and advance their missions by building a great firm that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional people.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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