Principal Industrial Security Specialist

Nightwing; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Security in Sterling, VA, is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer to support an SCI program. The CPSO will handle personnel, physical, and information security duties, maintain clearance data, and liaise with government customers. Requires US citizenship, Top-Secret SCI clearance with a polygraph, and a related degree or equivalent experience plus 6+ years in security roles. Salary range reflects senior responsibilities.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with current Top-Secret SCI clearance and polygraph.
• A related university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable in one or more security disciplines: Personnel Security, Physical/Technical Security, or Program Security.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCI program security in compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and sponsor policies.
• Oversee facility security measures including access control, IDS, credentials, and SCIF documentation.
• Process clearances/SCI access, visits, and reinvestigations; maintain clearance databases.
• Coordinate data transfers, trusted downloads, and IT security audits.

Skills

Clearance (Top-Secret SCI)

Security knowledge

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Microsoft Office

Education

Related university degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CCure

Scattered Castles

Access Commander

Job description

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. **Job Description:**Nightwing Security is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of a Special Projects ELITE (SPE) security program. Located at a Nightwing DullesOffsite facility in the Sterling, Virginia area, the CPSO will assist in the security management of a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Program, maintaining compliance with NISPOM, all applicable Sponsor security policies and procedures; all applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs); and all other applicable Government security policies and procedures.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, and security counterparts. This role has a direct impact on customer mission and Nightwing success.Additional Duties to Include:**Personnel Security** – processing initial requests for clearance/SCI access, crossovers, terminations, badge renewals, reinvestigations, reporting requirements, briefings and debriefings, managing the cleared personnel listing, and maintaining accurate clearance database information.**Physical Security** – primary management of the facility access control, control of the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), creation of facility credentials for employees, partner companies and guests, provide overwatch of the facilities perimeter, assist with conducting annual self-inspections, maintaining proper documentation to include SCIF accreditation and SOPs, processing visit certifications, facilitating and supporting customer inspections, and changing safe and door combinations.**Information Security** – processing data transfers, trusted downloads, and conducting routine audits of program related IT applications.**Required Skills:**Ability to build rapport, interact professionally, and foster a cooperative work environment with a diverse population of employees, subcontractors, and customersUS Citizenship with current Top-Secret SCI Clearance and polygraphA related university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.Knowledgeable in one or more of the following Security disciplines: Personnel Security, Physical/Technical Security, or Program SecurityA basic understanding of Information/Cyber SecurityKnowledgeable of SCI Security requirements, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and applicable customer security directivesAbility to communicate professionally in both written and verbal communicationsAbility to plan, prioritize, schedule and organize activities and workload while accomplishing objectives in fast paced environmentAttention to detail and follow-through when completing tasksProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)**Desired Skills:**Strong familiarity with government security processes and forms related to the clearance processExperience using clearance databases to include CCure, Scattered Castles, and Access CommanderAbility to work and take actions independently, and solve problems by making sound decisionsProven capability to adapt to changing work environments and successfully work under pressure to include the ability to positively interact with customers on policy issues**Salary & Benefits**The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.*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.*