Junior Security Specialist

Radiance Technologies; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Junior Security Specialist to enhance security operations within a dynamic Department of Defense environment. This role involves coordinating personnel security processes, supporting operations security, and maintaining government security databases. The ideal candidate will possess a foundational understanding of DoD security protocols and have the ability to handle sensitive information with precision. Join a dedicated team and contribute to safeguarding vital technologies and information while ensuring compliance with security policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in visitor security coordination.
• Familiarity with DoD security protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visitor control and personnel security processes.
• Assist with security training and conduct briefings on protocols.

Skills

DoD security policies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Access control systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Personnel control records systems

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Junior Security Specialist to support security operations for the Project Manager for Cyber and Space (PM C&S), under the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) in Hanover, Maryland. This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination and management of personnel and facility security processes in a dynamic Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of DoD security protocols and the ability to support classified operations and administrative tasks with precision and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visitor control and personnel security, including processing and tracking access requests.
• Support Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and physical security activities.
• Assist with security education programs and conduct staff training sessions on security protocols.
• Maintain and control government security databases, records, and access systems.
• Interpret and apply DoD Instructions and Army Regulations related to facility and personnel security.
• Prepare, present, and support briefings on security policies and administrative procedures to PM personnel.
• Assist with security and facility inspections to ensure proper measures are in place to safeguard personnel, technologies, and information.
• Monitor and assess staff adherence to security processes and identify risk areas.
• Maintain and update security files in accordance with policy.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

• Familiarity with DoD security policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Working knowledge of access control and personnel security systems.
• U.S. Citizenship and active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
  
  

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience coordinating visitor security and using personnel control records systems.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Some college coursework preferred.
• Prior service in a U.S. military security or government facility security environment.
• Experience conducting security training and briefings for personnel.
  
  

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