Security Specialist

Thinktekllc; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkTek LLC seeks a Security Specialist to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This position involves conducting research and analysis of risks to cleared defense contractors and requires a bachelor's degree along with a strong background in security protocols and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management and a solid understanding of the National Industrial Security Program.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and various paid leave options

Qualifications

• Minimum Active Secret DoD Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience with security-related data systems.
• Knowledge of NISPOM and Industrial Security Experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce impactful research and analysis of potential risks.
• Identify and report potential vulnerabilities associated with CDC.
• Facilitate integration of CI methodology into NISP administration.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Collaboration

Risk Identification

OPSEC

Counterintelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Security Specialist

Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Description: ThinkTek is seeking an industrial security specialist to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This specialist position supports DCSA's risk-based industrial security oversight mission by providing impactful pre-security review research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Research sources vary but are primarily limited to commercial and government databases, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and publicly available information (PAI). Currently, due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts initiated by DCSA, a hybrid work arrangement of telework and on-site support temporarily exists.

Position Responsibilities:

• Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements.
• Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
• Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer-approved telework.
• Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP.
• Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility.
• Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations.
• The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into the administration of the NISP and provide CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum Active Secret DoD Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS
• Minimum three (3) years' experience with security-related data systems such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS) and the Defense Information System for Security-Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS), OR three (3) years' experience in intelligence or counterintelligence.
• At least three (3) years' experience in program management support.
• National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Industrial Security Experience experience
• Knowledge of the principles of OPSEC and OSINT.
• Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives.
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of research to analyze, evaluate, and interpret raw data collected from multiple sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Preferred
• At least five (5) years' relevant experience in business analysis, intelligence, counterintelligence, or industrial security.
• Familiarity with the NISP and 32 CFR NISPOM 117 requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
• Specialized experience for this position includes conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations of government and non-governmental facilities and personnel in order to determine protection of sensitive materials and information and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Conflict Management: anticipates and takes steps to prevent counterproductive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive manner.
  

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.