Security Assistant, Journeyman

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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 nation's 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 SF‑312/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 self‑reports. - Assist IP Security Offices with initiating e‑QIP/SF‑86s 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 anti‑terrorism 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, end‑of‑day 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 a