Security Specialist

Description

Job Title: Security Specialist

Place of Performance: Washington, D.C.

On-Site, hybrid, remote: On-Site (5 Days a week - Free Parking on site)

Mandatory Requirements: TS/SCI Clearance

Experience Level: Mid Level (3-5+ years in industrial security or FSO Role)

Travel: No travel required

About JFL Consulting: With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com 

What We Offer:

• Salary: $90k- $110k 
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)
• We support your growth through certification reimbursement, dedicated professional development funding, and company-provided access to online learning platforms

Job Overview:  JFL Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-focused Security Specialist to provide full-time, onsite support to the Security Manager (SM) and Special Security Officer (SSO). The Security Specialist will assist in executing administrative, personnel, information, and physical security operations, ensuring compliance with security protocols for collateral and SCI environments, including SCIF accreditation and management under ICD 705. This role requires familiarity with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and involves close coordination with internal personnel and external agencies to maintain secure operations and clearance processing. The position is located at the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) in Washington, D.C., and requires a daily commute to the site.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact security mission while supporting senior security leadership in a collaborative environment that values integrity, growth, and excellence in national security support.

Key Responsibilities:

Personnel Security

? Assist with processing and tracking personnel security clearances in DISS and NBIS

? Support onboarding, indoctrination, and debriefing of cleared personnel, including SCI billet management

? Help resolve minor derogatory issues and coordinate follow-up actions with external agencies

? Maintain up-to-date records of security briefings and training for all cleared personnel

Physical Security

? Administer, monitor, and maintain the facility’s electronic access control system (ACS), including badge enrollment, access level assignment, credential issuance and revocation, and periodic access audits

? Support the inspection, testing, and maintenance of intrusion detection systems (IDS), alarms, CCTV, and secure areas; respond to and document alarm activations

? Lead and support SCIF accreditation and re-accreditation actions with the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) and Accrediting Official (AO), including preparing and submitting accreditation packages, the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC), TEMPEST checklist, and Construction Security Plans (CSPs)

? Manage the SCIF’s ongoing physical and technical security posture, including perimeter integrity, sound transmission (STC) requirements, IDS and access control, and approval of SCIF modifications, construction, and equipment changes

? Track and resolve SCIF inspection findings, maintain accreditation records and waivers, and ensure the facility remains continuously compliant with ICD 705 and the IC Tech Specs

? Assist with implementing physical security measures and Balanced Survivability Assessment (BSA) findings

? Coordinate with facilities and external agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with security requirements

? Support the installation/facility Antiterrorism (AT) program, including AT vulnerability assessments, threat and risk assessments, AT plan development and updates, and implementation of Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures

? Assist with coordinating AT training, random antiterrorism measures (RAMs), and AT exercises in accordance with DoDI O-2000.16 and Navy AT program requirements

Information Security 

? Assist with managing classified material control, including tracking, storage, and destruction logs

? Help manage day-to-day operations of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in accordance with ICD 705 and the IC Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of SCIFs

? Assist with maintaining SCIF accreditation documentation, including the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plan, and co-use agreements

? Support SCIF compliance activities such as open/close procedures, access rosters, visitor control, end-of-day security checks, IDS testing, TEMPEST/TSCM coordination, and preparation for Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) inspections

? Provide support for security briefings, visit authorizations, and foreign visit validations

? Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable directives, including NISPOM, ICDs, and DoD 5205.07 series

Requirements

Work Location & Commute:

? This position is 100% onsite at Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20392; telework is not available

? Candidates must be able and willing to commute daily to the USNO campus in Washington, D.C. Free Parking on-site is available 

? Must be able to obtain and maintain installation access credentials and comply with all installation entry and security requirements

Education:

? Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred

? Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
 

Certifications (Preferred):

? CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities

? Insider Threat Program Training

? Antiterrorism Level I Awareness Training (required annually; must be current)

? Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) Level II Training preferred

? Additional CDSE or DoD Security Certifications a plus

Experience:

? 3–5 years of experience in personnel, program, or industrial security

? Experience supporting SCI, SAP, or collateral-level programs

? Demonstrated experience with ICD 705 SCIF management, including accreditation and re-accreditation, daily operations, and inspection readiness

? Experience preparing and submitting SCIF accreditation packages (FFC, TEMPEST checklist, CSP) and working directly with the CSA/AO through the accreditation process

? Experience supporting a DoD Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) program, including vulnerability assessments, AT plans, FPCON implementation, and AT training and exercises

? Hands-on experience administering electronic access control systems (e.g., Lenel OnGuard, Software House C•CURE 9000, AMAG Symmetry, or similar) and associated intrusion detection systems

? Hands-on experience using DISS and NBIS is required

? Familiarity working with DCSA, and coordinating with external government agencies

Technical Skills:

? Basic understanding of classified material handling and SCIF operations preferred

? Basic, working knowledge of ICD 705, ICS 705-1 and 705-2, and the IC Tech Specs governing SCIF construction, management, and accreditation preferred

? Proficient in access control system administration, including badge/credential management, access level configuration, and audit reporting

? Proficient with Microsoft Office and secure document tracking systems

Soft Skills:

? Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

? Clear verbal and written communication

? Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external government agencies

? Discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive material

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JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.