Security Manager Assistant

The Challenge

Effective security management is essential to protecting classified information, government personnel, facilities, and mission-critical operations. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), collateral security programs require disciplined administration of personnel security, information security, physical security, access control, and related security requirements.

As a Security Manager Assistant with JCTM, you will provide day-to-day security program support to 2D Marine Aircraft Wing (2D MAW) at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, helping government security personnel administer and maintain an effective collateral security program.

Your responsibilities will span security administration, personnel clearance and access activities, classified material accountability, visit and access coordination, records management, security education, incident documentation, and other functions required to protect classified information and support mission operations.

This role requires sound judgment, discretion, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with military, civilian, and contractor personnel in a dynamic operational environment.

Build Your Career

At JCTM, we value knowledge, experience, integrity, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that empowers individuals, prioritizes ethical practices, and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.

Challenging Projects

You will use your skills, expertise, and experience to support high-stakes security, intelligence, and operational missions for the DoD, Department of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Intelligence Community. In support of 2D MAW at MCAS Cherry Point, you will assist government security personnel with the administration of security requirements protecting personnel, classified information, facilities, and Wing operations. Working alongside the CST, Site Security Manager, ISSO, government security personnel, and other mission stakeholders, you will help ensure collateral security requirements are consistently executed, documented, and maintained while supporting the Wing's aviation mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the government Security Manager and designated security personnel with the administration and day-to-day operation of the organization's collateral security program.
• Support security functions involving:
  • Personnel Security
  • Information Security
  • Physical Security
  • Access Control
  • Security Education and Awareness
  • Classified Material Accountability
  • Security Incident Reporting
• Process, track, and maintain personnel security and access documentation in accordance with applicable DoD, DoN, and Marine Corps requirements.
• Support clearance and eligibility verification using DISS or other government-designated personnel security systems.
• Process and coordinate visit requests, access requests, certifications, and other security-related documentation for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Maintain accurate security rosters, access lists, personnel records, briefing records, and associated documentation.
• Assist with security in-processing and out-processing, including verification of clearance and access requirements and completion of required security briefings or documentation.
• Support preparation and administration of initial, annual, refresher, foreign travel, debriefing, and other required security education and awareness activities.
• Assist with the receipt, safeguarding, storage, accountability, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support management and accountability of GSA-approved security containers, combinations, access records, and related security documentation.
• Assist with classified document control, inventories, records, markings, storage, and disposition.
• Support facility access-control activities, including badges, restricted-area access, visitor coordination, and escort requirements.
• Assist with preparation for security inspections, assessments, self-inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Identify, document, and promptly report actual or suspected security incidents, violations, infractions, improper handling of classified information, or other security concerns to the appropriate government security authority.
• Assist with initial documentation and administrative support associated with security incident inquiries and required reporting.
• Support implementation and tracking of corrective actions resulting from security inspections, incidents, or identified deficiencies.
• Maintain security files, logs, correspondence, reports, and records in accordance with applicable records-management requirements.
• Assist government security personnel with reviewing and implementing applicable security policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and local security instructions.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, SCI security, construction security, physical security, and other security personnel when activities cross multiple security disciplines.
• Provide responsive security support and guidance to military, civilian, and contractor personnel while referring matters requiring government determination or approval to the appropriate government security official.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Expand your knowledge by working with personnel-security databases, access-control systems, classified-material accountability processes, security records, and compliance-management tools used to protect personnel, information, facilities, and military operations.

New Skills

Collaborate with a diverse team of security, intelligence, cybersecurity, construction, aviation, military, civilian, and contractor professionals while gaining practical experience with collateral security program administration, personnel security processing, DISS, classified information protection, physical security, access management, security education, inspection readiness, and incident reporting.

Room to Grow

At JCTM, we believe in developing talent at all levels. We encourage career advancement, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to special projects and company initiatives.

You Have

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• High School Diploma
• 4+ years experience supporting security administration, personnel security, information security, physical security, or related DoD security functions
• Working knowledge of DoD, DoN, or Marine Corps security policies and procedures
• Experience supporting one or more of the following security functions:
  • Personnel clearance and eligibility verification
  • DISS or comparable personnel-security systems
  • Visit requests and access coordination
  • Security in-processing and out-processing
  • Classified information safeguarding
  • Classified document control
  • GSA-approved security container management
  • Physical security and access control
  • Security education and awareness
  • Security inspections and self-assessments
  • Security incident documentation and reporting
• Ability to appropriately handle classified, sensitive, and personally identifiable information
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple administrative requirements simultaneously
• Ability to interpret and apply established security policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

*Education/experience may substitute for degree/years of experience requirements for this position.

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, or military aviation organizations
• Prior experience as a Security Specialist, Security Assistant, Assistant Security Manager, Security Manager Assistant, or similar position
• Hands-on experience with DISS
• Familiarity with applicable DoD personnel, information, industrial, and physical security requirements
• Familiarity with DoD Manual 5200.01, applicable DoN security regulations, and related Marine Corps security requirements
• Experience with classified document control and GSA-approved security containers
• Experience supporting security inspections, self-inspections, or compliance assessments
• Experience processing visit requests, access certifications, clearance verifications, and personnel-security documentation
• Experience supporting security incident reporting or administrative inquiries
• Familiarity with SCI security requirements and the distinction between collateral and SCI security programs
• Familiarity with construction-security or secure-facility operations
• Experience working alongside SSMs, CSTs, SSRs, ISSOs, or other specialized security personnel
• Experience in a military or intelligence environment
• Relevant security training, certification, or degree

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required. 

Compensation

JCTM is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The anticipated compensation for this position will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include the candidate’s relevant education, training, certifications, security clearance and access requirements, years and depth of relevant experience, specialized skills and qualifications, position level, assigned responsibilities, work location, applicable contract or customer requirements, internal equity, and the approved compensation budget for the position. Where required by applicable state or local law, JCTM will include the applicable good-faith salary or hourly pay range, along with any required information regarding benefits and other compensation, in the job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

JCTM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.