Security specialist

QinetiQ
Lorton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2024 CLOSED ON 6/6/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security specialist position at QinetiQ?

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide.

Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies.

Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives;

reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.

In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential.

QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose.

We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US has an immediate opportunity for a security specialist

The company is looking for a security specialist with exceptional work ethic, ability to work in a team enviornment, demonstrated strong initiative, ability to provide verbal / written communication skills, as well as demonstrated successful engagement and collaboration with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and other DoD agnecies.

Responsibilities

  • Active participation with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies as required.
  • Provide support to Program managers, Human Resources, Recruiting, Contracts basic security information as it relates to the business operations.
  • Familiar with DOD clearance processing requirements, SEAD4 and the 13 adjudicative standards, and management of personnel security clearances and associated investigation requirements.
  • Process classified visit requests and certifications.
  • Basic document control accountability
  • Asst. COMSEC custodian
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining all facilities (and personnel) for audits and inspections.
  • Issue and conduct security training as required
  • Assist in the conduct of administrative inquiries and investigations of non-compliance.
  • Maintain all applicable security databases (e.g. DISS, NBIS, NISS, ACCS, etc.)
  • Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Active US Top Secret clearance
  • 2-5 years of increasing security responsibilities
  • Knowledge of various DoD customer workflows
  • Understanding of security manuals, directives, and Executive Orders; to include NISPOM Rule
  • Must be experienced with USG Information Systems (NISS / DISS / NBIS / eAPP) and legacy systems when appropriate.
  • Experience working independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Clearance clearance
  • Familiarity with FOCI regulations and FOCI mitigations.
  • Knowledge of security processing procedures within Intelligence, Defense, Homeland, and other customers in the National Capitol Region (NCR).
  • Must be able to complete the Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Company EEO Statement

Last updated : 2024-06-03

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