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Job Summary
This position provides critical technical and administrative support to the AFRL/RI Special Security Officer (SSO) in managing a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate, Rome, NY. The role ensures compliance with national security protocols and supports the lifecycle management of classified systems and materials.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate SCIF accreditation and reaccreditation processes in accordance with ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21.
- Maintain and update SCIF management systems including incident reporting and facility documentation.
- Prepare and submit facility accreditation packages; conduct annual self-inspections and compliance audits.
- Manage SCIF Co-Utilization Agreements (CUA) and Joint Utilization Agreements (JUA).
- Conduct equipment inventories and audits; track COMSEC assets and support off-site deployments.
- Maintain and update data in SCI management systems such as SIMS, eMass, and DISS.
- Access and manage DD254 Security Agreements and ensure proper handling of classified contracts.
- Assist with safeguarding and storage of classified materials, including digital scanning and archiving.
- Utilize office automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint) for document creation, editing, and reporting.
- Generate visual data representations using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Perform administrative duties including timekeeping, records management, and correspondence proofreading.
- Ensure proper logging, control, and safekeeping of classified materials in accordance with DoD and AF regulations.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal agencies or military operations in a classified environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with DoD networks and systems.
- Successful completion of background investigation and drug screening.
- Knowledge of Air Force Records Management and Information Security Program requirements.
- Experience with classified document control, including receipt, logging, and safekeeping.
- Familiarity with Personnel Security Systems such as:
- JPAS (Joint Personnel Adjudication System).
- DISS (Defense Information System for Security)
- Scattered Castles
- Experience managing SCIF agreements (CUA/JUA) and supporting facility inspections.
- Working knowledge of COMSEC procedures, including handling of CIKs, crypto keys, and secure voice/data equipment.
- Familiarity with eMass for system security documentation and RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes.
- Security (CompTIA) – foundational cybersecurity knowledge.
- Certified Facility Security Officer (FSO) – for understanding NISPOM and industrial security.
- ICD 705 Training – for SCIF construction and accreditation.
- COMSEC Custodian Training – for handling and accountability of COMSEC materials.
- RMF Training – for managing cybersecurity compliance in DoD environments.
Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.
Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.
Our Mission
Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.
Our Workforce
ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k immediate vesting with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonuses for performance
- Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
- Educational assistance and special training programs
- Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
- Group life insurance (Company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
- Health and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts on various services and products
ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
Salary : $85,000 - $99,000