Security Assistant, Journeyman

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nations top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: Lighting the Pathway of Freedom. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Security Assistant, Journeyman providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities. As a Security Assistant, Journeyman your duties include, but are not limited to: Provide technical security advice and support for collateral programs and, when required, SCI programs. Maintain strong working relationships with IP leads, program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent protection integration throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle. Develop and write OPSEC plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other required security documents. Review program documents for public release, ensuring proper CUI markings, classifications, and distribution statements, and provide accurate feedback to IP leads. Provide classification guidance and support for collateral and SCI programs as needed. Advise personnel on counterintelligence threats and trends. Assist in developing Security Classification Guides, Program Protection Plans, SOPs, DD Form 254s, and other key acquisition/security documents. Conduct classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence. Prepare, process, ship, receive, and distribute classified mail under an accountable mailing program. Prepare classified packages, courier forms, and maintain associated receipt records. Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI. Provide reproduction support for classified materials in paper and electronic formats. Review, track, and monitor security clearances in DISS to ensure personnel are properly accounted for and meet personnel security standards. Ensure personnel security clearances and access requirements are current; identify missing SF312/NDAs and alert IP leads. Prepare, process, and review Visitor Access Requests (VARs) for accuracy and eligibility; ensure timely visit certifications. Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound VAR notices. Input foreign visits and contacts into DISS upon receiving selfreports. Assist IP Security Offices with initiating eQIP/SF86s and performing military/government civilian fingerprinting. Support inspection preparations, including artifact creation for MICT or other inspection systems. Conduct entry/exit inspections and support random antiterrorism measures as directed. Assist with facility access control, including visitor escorting, badge creation, issuance, and tracking. Perform data entry in security system databases. Follow and enforce Government SOPs and Operating Instructions. Serve as Communications Security Responsible Officer or Secure Voice Responsible Officer when assigned. Serve as alternate equipment custodian as required. Provide security support to CAPs and SWAs, including access control, endofday checks, container combination changes, and maintenance reporting. Support monitoring and projects for secure spaces and operate secure VTC systems. Assist with alarm operations, including setting, testing, coordinating maintenance, and updating alarm response materials. Support classified meetings and all related security requirements. Contribute to security awareness and education programs by creating or updating presentations, brochures, and posters, and delivering briefings as needed. Perform miscellaneous administrative support as assigned by the Contractor site lead or IP lead. Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship BA/BS and 3+ years of experience in respective technical/professional discipline, three of which must be in the DoW. Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions Familiarity with DISS Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgement Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format 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. Understanding of cloud-based classified systems and connections is preferred Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance. Schedule: (M-F; 8-5) Work Location: Onsite Travel: Yes, 10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidates qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. #LI-EW1 Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torchs 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torchs past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.