Security Admin 1 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for a Security Administrator I based in McLean, Virginia. The role involves working closely with the Corporate Security Team to ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security directives.

Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma and have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a fast-paced corporate environment. The position requires the ability to obtain a DoD TS clearance and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a high-paced corporate environment.
• Strong computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Corporate Security Team to ensure compliance with security directives.
• Initiate background investigations for classified positions.
• Manage document control database for classified materials.

Skills

Time management

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

DISS

Job description

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Active clearance within the last 24 months preferred. No DoD reciprocal clearances are considered after verification.

Responsibilities

The Security Administrator I will collaborate with members of the Corporate Security Team to ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community program security directives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career within the National Industrial Security Base while gaining the experience and knowledge needed to build a specialized and highly sought‑after career path.

In addition, this position will play an integral role in supporting the expansion and re-alignment of the security service center. The Security Administrator will report directly to the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Daily Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as an Escort within restricted spaces.
• Review and update access control system.
• Ensure employee and visitor credentials are issued and monitored.
• Prepare and process visit authorization requests/letters (VAR’s/VALs).
• PerSec (Personnel Security) administrative functions, including:
• Initiate background investigations for positions of classified suitability.
• Serve as the ACPSO (Assistant Contract Program Security Officer).
• Support pre‑employment and continuous evaluation vetting.
• Support citizenship verifications.
• DISS administrative support functions – submit visit authorization, in‑process, indoctrinate, debrief, out‑process employees, submit CSRs, and generate reports.
• Communicate status updates to the FSO, Program Leaders and employees undergoing suitability determinations.
• Perform security briefings/debriefings.
• Process requests for special accesses.
• Submit electronic fingerprints through SWFT.
• Manage document control database (SIMS) for incoming and outgoing classified material. Ensure all classified material is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed in accordance with the NISPOM and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Active clearance within the last 24 months preferred. No DoD reciprocal clearances are considered after verification.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a high‑paced corporate environment.
• Support teamwork, partnership and open communication.
• Execute responsibilities with urgency, sound judgement, and the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
• Must be flexible – adapt to changes in the work environment and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress, despite numerous interruptions.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, critical.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
• Must have a positive "can do" attitude and be willing to "jump in."
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Personnel Security, Government or Industry Experience.
• Working knowledge of DISS, NISS, and ACCS.
• Understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.
• Familiarity with SIMS, Trust Visitor, CURE, First Advantage.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills and the ability to relay technical information to others.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working in a service center environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.