Principal Security Assistant

PRINCIPAL SECURITY ASSISTANT

WORK LOCATION: Tinker AFB

JOB STATUS:Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for aPrincipal Security Assistant located at Tinker AFB.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD,OR,

  • 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • Experience:
  • Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
  • Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions
  • Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills:

• • SCIF Access Control & Management

  • DISS System Proficiency

  • DoD & Air Force Security Policy Compliance

  • Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) Operations

  • Classified Information Safeguarding

Interpersonal Skills:

• • Strong collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders

  • Ability to work in dynamic, high-pressure environments

  • Effective verbal and written communication

  • Professional discretion with sensitive information

Other requirements may include but are not limited to:

• • Must be willing to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility
  • Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
  • Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
  • Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide Security Assistant support under the direction of Government Security Managers and Security Administrators.
• Support collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs.
• Assist the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in execution of security oversight responsibilities.
• Administer and maintain security programs involving information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection.
• Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related security documentation.
• Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation activities.
• Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, review, coordination, and security requirements administration.
• Process and manage personnel security actions utilizing DISS and other government security systems.
• Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities.
• Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information.
• Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities.
• Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel.
• Support anti-terrorism and force protection requirements as directed.
• Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success.

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