The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for Security Specialists to provide Personal Identity Verification (PIV) registrar support services for a Homeland Security customer near San Juan, Puerto Rico. DUTIES INCLUDE: Reviewing card credential request forms. Entering card credential request forms information into Smartcard Management System. Capturing photos and biometrics (fingerprints) for each applicant. Reviewing Identity Proofing documents. Completing verification for non-US Citizens. Validating CDC's Information Technology Services Office Certificate Update Information. Issuing Credential Personal Identity Verification (PIV). Verifying biometrics. Verifying Active Account in People Processing requirements. Verifying background investigation and fingerprints are cleared in People Processing. Validating Safety and Security Awareness Training (SAT) Verification. Traveling to CDC headquarters and other required locations for work updates and issuance requirements. Completing PIV pin resets. Troubleshooting PIV card issues. Replacing damaged cards. Assessing physical access capability on PIV. Processing PIV requests received through the Cardkey office mailbox. Updating PIV Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates. Printing PIV cards. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of hands-on experience with the B.E.S.T. software application. Must have at least one year of hands-on experience performing identity verification functions for both US citizens and foreign nationals. Must meet the minimum FIPS 201 requirements to receive an HSPD-12 PIV credential Must be bilingual (Fluent in English and Spanish). Must be fully trained and certified to operate FIPS 201-compliant credentialing equipment and CDC's B.E.S.T. Enrollment and Issuance Workstation applications. Must be able to process non-US passports and various US-issued visas in accordance with CDC procedures and the requirements of the B.E.S.T. application software. Must be able to visually inspect for validity and to compare, both visually and through the B.E.S.T. application software, the identity of the candidate to the candidate's identity-proofing documents, including visas for both US citizens and foreign nationals. Must be able to provide a high level of customer service, demonstrating courtesy and efficiency at all times Must be knowledgeable of the CDC PIV credentialing system to answer questions from candidates and assist in the completion of required forms. May be required to travel. CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Must have completed National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation on file with a favorable suitability determination. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms who are designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-Owned and fall into the respective categories of standard Small Business, 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and HUBZone. The FOCs includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kupono Government Services, Kapili Services, and Po`okela Solutions. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information please visit www.alakainafoundation.com. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. Monster SDL2017
