Program Security Officer - Defense and Intelligence Security Team

Dell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 128,350 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equitable compensation practices

Job summary

Dell is seeking a Program Security Officer for the Defense & Intelligence Security Team in McLean, Virginia. This role involves overseeing security operations for sensitive program activities, interfacing with management, primes, subcontractors, and government customers.

Candidates must have U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, with a minimum of 3 years' experience supporting an IC or DOD program. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of NISPOM and classification processes are essential. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with current, active TS/SCI is required.
• Minimum of 3-year combined experience directly supporting an IC or DOD program.
• Ability to handle daily activities with little oversight or direction.

Responsibilities

• Support security aspects for Department of Defense and Intelligence agency customers.
• Provide support and liaison for security matters.
• Administer security programs for SCIF projects.

Skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD, SEAD 3 and 4

Experience with classification management

Knowledge of security incident reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Scattered Castles

DISS

SIMS

Job description

Program Security Officer, Defense & Intelligence Security Team

The Dell Security & Resiliency organization manages security risks across all aspects of Dell’s business. We are currently experiencing incredible growth to meet the security needs of the world’s largest technology company. With team members located in over 15 countries, you will have an excellent opportunity to influence the security culture at Dell and further develop your career.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Program Security Officer on our Defense & Intelligence Security Team in United States.

What you’ll achieve

We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Program Security Officer (PSO) to join our team. This role will report to the Manager of the Defense & Intelligence Security Team within the Governance, Risk & Compliance organization. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and fast-moving, and will provide oversight of day-to-day security operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Program Activities, to include coordination of program security disciplines with Program Management, Primes, Subcontractors, and Government Customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and administering security aspects for Department of Defense and Intelligence agency customers, to include the lifecycle of all investigation/re-investigations for security clearances.
• Provide support and liaison between the Customer and Business for security matters.
• Administer security programs and procedures for the management and accreditation of new SCIF projects.
• Working knowledge of government systems: Scattered Castles, DISS, etc. Experience with SIMS is a plus.
• Experience writing security volumes for proposals, DD254s, and other contract mechanisms.

Essential Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with current, active TS/SCI is required.
• Up to 25% regional travel.
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to analyze and prioritize problems and identify solutions based on sound knowledge of NISPOM, ICD, SEAD 3 and 4.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop and render concise reports, summaries and formal presentations.
• Familiar with classification management process and classification guides.
• In-depth knowledge of the clearance investigation and adjudication process, SCIF operating procedures and management, sending and receiving VARs via DISS or Company Letterhead, security incident reporting, ICD 705 Technical Specifications and TEMPEST are a plus.
• Minimum of 3-year combined experience directly supporting an IC or DOD program.
• Ability to handle daily activities with little oversight or direction.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The Total Target Compensation range for this position is $128,350 - $166,000, which includes base salary and commissions.

Benefits

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