**Our NORAD Operations Group** **Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).** **Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:** • **Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.** • **Mitigation of orbital conflicts.** • **Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.** • **Operations and maintenance of classified communications.** • **Software development and integration.** **NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:** • **Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado** • **Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado** • **Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska** • **Vandenberg Space Force Base, California** • **Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world** **Description of Duties:** The **Security Specialist** supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The NISSC II Security Specialist is responsible for assisting the Security Manager in implementing the Industrial Security Program and ensuring the company and customer security requirements are met. The Security Specialist will be required to interface with all levels of the department, division and government management, and personnel and maintain the skills to cultivate relationships for optimal contract security performance. The candidate will: • Initiate, review, and process Personnel Security Clearances and Periodic Re-investigations. • Assist the Security Manager in room inspections and participate in government telephonic and in-person COR surveillances and inspections. • Assist the Security Manager in the development of quarterly trainings and keep documentation of training rosters • Ability to work as a team player, demonstrate flexibility and excellent organizational skills. • Excellent customer service skills, professional demeanor and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team • Be available to respond to alarms after standard work hours. • Can support off-hour operations requirements as needed. • Security Specialist may travel from Cheyenne Mountain to Amentum Facility for training or cross-training purposes • Must be able to assist the Amentum Facility security team when needed. • Security Specialist will process Visit Access Requests, Entry Access List, Parking Requests, and Temporary Badges while at the NORAD facility (Cheyenne Mountain) • Complete the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training with in first year of employment (will be required within one year of employment) **The successful candidate will demonstrate the below:** • The position requires a self-motivated candidate that is capable of working in an independent or team environment with minimal direction, customer service orientated. • Ability to climb stairs on a daily basis in an unusual environment which requires change in altitude and weather This position will be filled and work onsite in Colorado Springs, CO **Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.** **Basic Requirements:** • Active Secret clearance • High School Diploma or GED • 2 or more years of directly related experience • 3 or more years of general work experience • Experience as a security specialist in the military or as a contractor • Experience with Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access **Desired Requirements:** • Clearance: TS/SCI • COMSEC Custodian certificate or experience. • Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems • Experience working in military and defense contractor environments • Knowledge of pre-foreign travel briefing forms and post foreign travel briefings • Knowledge of physical security requirements to include Open Storage and Restricted Areas • Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations. • Familiarity with 32 CFR, Part 117 (NISPOM), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) • Working knowledge of DISS, NBIS and experience with stand forms used by the government and industry facilities (SF-86, SF-312, SF700, SF702) This position is expected to pay **$55,000 - $70,000** annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. \#cjpost **The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.** **Essential Functions:** **Communication** • Will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Position may require you to communicate verbally, and/or in writing, with a variety of government, military, and contractor personnel at all levels. **Work Environment** • Work will be performed inside a large facility. • Work environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). • Work assignments vary based on client requirements. • Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, icy, and windy climates. **Physical Requirements** • Position will require extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone. • Position will require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files up to 25 lbs. • Position will require climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks. • Position will require sitting, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching for long periods of time. • Position will require work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions. • Position will require lifting and/or transporting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. • There is a possibility that due to parking availability and the location of work, traveling moderate to long distances may be required. **Equipment and Machines** • General office equipment, which includes telephone, fax machine, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment. • Servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that supports the network environment. • Operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment. • May require operating motor vehicles. **Attendance** • Regular attendance following the established work schedule is mandatory. • Shift Work is required to support operations. • The candidate chosen for this position will work varying shifts • It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required. • You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work. • Position may require night and weekend work and could include travel with the military to participate in operations/exercises located in areas with field conditions **Travel** • Commuting between locations may be required daily (~30-minute drive). • May require operating motor vehicles for commuting between locations. **Other Essential Functions** • Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace. • Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment. • Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client’s standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.