Job Title : Security Specialist - Subject Matter Expert (SME) Requisition Number : SEC SME - 001 Location : Indian Head, MD Worksite : EXU-1 Travel: Less than 5% Status: Full-time Security Clearance : Secret Clearance Minimum. TS Preferred. Adjudicated Favorably. Date Posted : January 24, 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. 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