Principal Industrial Security Specialist

Nightwing; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Security Manager to serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) at an offsite facility. The role involves managing security for a Sensitive Compartmented Information program, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and other directives. Candidates are expected to have a Top Secret clearance and relevant experience to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position promises a significant impact on customer missions and company success.

Benefits

Collaboration and teamwork opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years of applicable work experience with a BA degree or 8 years in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of SCI Security requirements and NISPOM.
• Experience with Cognizant Security Agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage security of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Program.
• Handle personnel security clearance life cycle and reporting requirements.
• Maintain secure facilities in accordance with security standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Top Secret SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Industrial Security Specialist

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing Security is seeking a Security Manager to serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of a Special Projects Elite program. Located at a Nightwing Offsite facility in Annapolis Junction, MD, the CPSO will manage the security of a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Program, maintain program security in compliance with the NISPOM, all applicable Sponsor security policies and procedures; all applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs); and other applicable Government security policies and procedures. This position requires experience in maintaining program security plans, managing classified facilities, and managing compliant customer approved operational security procedures in support of the program. This position requires a self-starter who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment. This role encompasses a variety of duties and responsibilities to include daily communication with government customers, program management, internal customers and employees, sub-contractors, and security counterparts. The CPSO may also support business growth by assisting with general proposal, operational security support, and other front end of the business activities as needed. The CPSO role has a direct impact on customer mission and Nightwing success.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

Program Management – Serve on the Program Management Team as a Security Subject Matter Expert; work closely with Site Leads, Program Managers, and other Stakeholders to ensure business expectations are met; work closely with other core security areas as needed; and develop and implement local SOPs, processes, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.

Physical Security – Maintain secure facilities in accordance with NISPOM and ICD 705 standards; conduct annual self-inspections, maintain proper documentation to include SCIF accreditation, Construction Security Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, and SOPs. Facilitate and support customer inspections to ensure successful government audits of classified programs and facilities; handle access control and processing of visit certifications; and change safe and door combinations.

Personnel Security – Handle the personnel security clearance life cycle, to include processing initial requests for clearance/access, crossovers, terminations, badge renewals, reporting requirements, and program required relevant security briefings and debriefings; manage the cleared personnel listing, and maintain accurate clearance database information; provide general security guidance, investigate infractions and complaints, maintain security education and awareness initiatives, and ensure personnel adhere to security policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship with a current and active Top Secret SCI Clearance with Polygraph

• Must have 4 years of applicable work experience with a BA degree, or 8 years of applicable work experience at the minimum in lieu of a BA degree can be substituted.

• Knowledgeable of SCI Security requirements, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), NISPOM, and other applicable security directives, policies and procedures;

• Proven experience interacting positively with the Cognizant Security Agency personnel;

• Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule and organize activities and workload while accomplishing objectives in fast paced environment;

• Ability to work and take actions independently, and solve problems by making sound decisions;

• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing;

• Ability to build rapport, interact with and foster a cooperative work environment with a diverse population of employees, subcontractors, and customers;

• Attention to detail and follow-through when completing tasks; and

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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