Security Specialist

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.
Job Description:Threat Tec is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Security Specialist to provide comprehensive security support for the Holloman FTU. The Security Specialist will be responsible for coordinating security tasks across a variety of disciplines, including Operational Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security (INFOSEC), and Physical/Facility Security. The role requires collaboration with the designated Government representative (SME), as well as daily management of secure facilities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information systems. A Top Secret security clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily security tasks associated with the Special Security Representative (SSR) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles for the Holloman FTU.
• Provide comprehensive security guidance and recommendations to the FTU staff in support of program requirements across traditional and non-traditional security disciplines.
• Offer tailored, embedded security support to Holloman FTU’s Secure Facilities (Bldg. 319 & future Bldg. 205).
• Manage daily access to secure facilities, ensuring compliance with access control procedures.
• Develop and coordinate all necessary authorization documentation to support secure facility access and operations.
• Implement security controls, monitor system security posture, audit user activity, and maintain up-to-date security documentation.
• Work with system administrators to validate patching, system hardening, and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies to provide informed security support.
• Maintain an inventory of hardware and software for multiple information systems to ensure proper management and security.
• Conduct security audits in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Take corrective actions to resolve identified security issues, ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in line with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in all phases of the security authorization process for assigned information systems, ensuring that all security measures are met.
• Perform self-inspections, provide security coordination, and review system test plans to ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Assess the impacts of system modifications and technological advancements on security posture.
• Review systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to address vulnerabilities, implement changes, and document security upgrades.
• Provide life-cycle protection and security risk management for assigned facilities and systems throughout their operational lifespan.
• Apply information system security principles, procedures, and practices to maintain a robust security environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security roles, including ISSO, SSR, or other security-focused positions within military or defense environments.
• In-depth understanding of security disciplines such as OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC, and Physical/Facility Security.
• Experience with managing secure facilities and coordinating access control processes.
• Familiarity with security audits, system patching, hardening, and compliance management.
• Ability to develop and maintain security documentation, ensuring systems are secured and compliant with established policies.
• Strong technical understanding of information systems security and the ability to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Security Clearance: Top Secret

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
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