Associate Security Specialist

i3 is looking for an Associate Security Specialist . This role is within the Integrated Fires Security Office, PAE FIRES Reveille Forge Facility, providing security assistance and training on the information, physical, personnel and industrial security programs. The team member will educate users, visitors, and assigned personnel as required by the security education program.  He/she will be responsible for the disarming and arming of the Open Storage facility using an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitored alarm. The team member will respond to IDS Alarms to determine if the alarm was an anomaly, false alarm or unauthorized access to the facility. his position is in Huntsville, AL.

• Serves as a Security Specialist for the Information Security Program; subject matter expert for the Security Requirements within the program, advising personnel on technical security issues up to and including Secret level; and to improve the program conditions contributing to an increased efficiency/effectiveness of the mission accomplishment.
• Assists in developing instructions and oversees implementation of the policies and procedures established by higher authority.
• Applies security principles, techniques, and procedures for safeguarding classified information.
• Interprets U.S. law and executive orders pertinent to the specific security area. Ensures users comply with component, DoD, and installation regulations, based on existing support agreements.
• Reports suspected infractions and enforces the security policies and regulations throughout the Reveille Forge enclave in such a manner as to meet or exceed higher authority requirements; incidents falling under the investigative jurisdiction of other investigative services are immediately referred to the Security Manager for action.
• Administers the programs for classification, declassification, and downgrading of information. Conducts inspections and audits to ensure compliance and provides assistance to the Security Manager.
• Gathers information, records, and reports threats to information security, compromises, and other security violations through the Security Manager.
• Conducts inspections to ensure compliance.
• Organizes, administers, and conducts training in security functions supporting the headquarters security programs.
• Receives, transmits, and processes Visit Access Requests (VARs) using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Verifies and validates security clearances, develops, and maintains access rosters to support various classified activities and events at the facility.
• Serves as program assistant for the SIPRNET PKI token program.
• Applies personnel security standards IAW AR 25-2 for access to IT systems; security standards to the transmission of classified and controlled unclassified information; and the labeling, marking, control, storage and destruction of classified/sensitive media and equipment IAW AR 25-2 and AR 380-5.
• Assists with ensuring all personnel have a favorably adjudicated personnel security investigations/clearances of newly assigned personnel accessing the Reveille Forge information systems.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices primarily related to Information Security, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security and Security Education and training programs related to those disciplines, to report and assists the Security Manager with reviewing, analyzing, and resolving difficult and complex security problems. The solutions developed often result in new methods, approaches, or procedures.
• Ability to apply a wide range of security functional area knowledge to assist the Security Manager with the unique organizational security problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Self-starter able to take initiative within a fast-paced environment.
• Well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Open to change and able to adapt with ever-changing opportunities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, but interim Secret required to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service. 
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!