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Security Manager, Senior Job at Torch Technologies in Bedford

Torch Technologies, Bedford, MA, United States

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Job Title

Security Manager, Senior

Location

Bedford, MA 01730 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The Security Manager will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.

The Security Manager will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests.

The Security Manager will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.

The Security Manager will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.

The Security Manager will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.

Responsibilities

This position requires a highly motivated individual with Security experience to include the below essential job duties.

  • Provide support to C3BM Security Team in managing daily tactical level personnel security actions to include but not limited to:
    • Collateral, SAP and SCI in- and out-processing
    • Security system data management
    • Monthly reporting development
    • Visit access requests
    • Facilitating indoctrinations
    • Clearance update process actions and tracking
    • Assisting in delivering and tracking security education and awareness
    • Supporting inspections SAVs and Reviews
  • Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and, where specifically called for, SCI programs within the directorate.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers and anyone else as needed to ensure a standardized and accurate protection integration focus throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle of directorate programs.
  • Assist in the development and writing of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer.
  • Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring CUI has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per DoD and AF guidance and provide accurate feedback to IP Leads about document disposition ability.
  • Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs.
  • Security Operating Procedures (SOP), DD Form 254s and other key acquisition/security program documents as directed by the IP lead.
  • Provide classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
  • Prepare, process, and distribute (ship and receive) inbound/outbound classified mail that is integrated with a singular government accountable mailing program.
  • Assist with preparing classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches.
  • Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI
  • Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material.
  • Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units.
  • Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices.
  • Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed.
  • Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation, or higher-level anti-terrorism authority.
  • Follow and enforce the Government's standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions
  • Assume duties and responsibilities of / or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead.
  • Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead.
  • Assist IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems.
  • Assist with classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution.
  • Provide support for security awareness and education programs which includes but is not limited to creating or modifying presentations, brochures, or posters. Giving verbal, in person security/force protection briefings to individuals or groups either formally or in ad hoc format
  • Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the Contractor site lead and/or the IP lead.


Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance and be SAP eligible

Education: BA/BS

Years' experience: 10 years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD

Certifications: Minimum SFPC or equivalent experience

Required skills may include but not be limited to:
  • 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
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.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Bedford, MA

Travel: <10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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