Security Specialist

ISI; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for hybrid work

Casual and friendly work environment

Professional growth encouragement

Job summary

A technology services company located in Virginia is seeking a reliable Security Specialist to support security programs and manage personnel security clearances. This entry-level position offers a salary between $50,000 and $55,000, along with benefits and the opportunity for hybrid work after 90 days of employment. Candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance or eligibility, and have strong organizational and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Top Secret government security clearance or eligibility.
• 1+ year of administrative, security, or customer service experience.
• Ability to understand policies quickly during training.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain personnel data using DISS and NISS.
• Assist with indoctrinations and DISS reports.
• Conduct employee briefings and in/out processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Effective time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ISIs is seeking a reliable, task-oriented Security Specialist (SS). This role reports to the Director of Helpdesk Operations and works with two Assistant Facility Security Officers (AFSOs) on the Security Operations Team. The successful candidate will support security programs for approximately 70 small businesses and about 1,600 Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs) associated with collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. The candidate should be fastidious, conscientious, self-motivated, professional, and capable of prioritizing tasks with attention to detail.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Update and maintain personnel data and documents using Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Industrial Security System (NISS).
• Assist the AFSOs with indoctrinations, debriefs, and DISS reports.
• Conduct employee briefings, debriefings, and in/out processing.
• Submit visit requests as directed by the AFSOs using DISS, Army Centralized Contracts and Security (ACCS) and other systems.
• Read, understand, and follow directives, manuals, regulations, and program requirements.
• Update and maintain data and documents in DISS/NBIS and NISS.
• Assist the AFSO with self-inspections in accordance with company policy for each client and address any noted vulnerabilities.
• Assist the AFSO in ensuring clients are compliant with Facility Clearance (FCL) government regulations.
• Understand clients’ corporate structure and bylaws as they pertain to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Assist AFSOs with overall responsibility and accountability for assigned projects against preestablished guidelines.
• Add/update and maintain information provided by the AFSO and Management Team in our Security Control (Sec-Con) database.
• Assist the AFSOs with updating Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP), Annual Training, and Foreign Travel Briefings.
• Act as the backup to the AFSOs in their absence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Top Secret government security clearance or eligibility for government security clearance. Applicants without required clearance, if selected, will be subject to a government security investigation for Interim Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• 1+ year of administrative, security, or customer service experience.
• Ability to quickly understand policies and procedures presented during on-the-job training.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Effective time management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Required Training

Must complete the following Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Security Training, Education and Professionalization Portal (STEPP) courses prior to start, unless otherwise identified:

• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (within 6 months of employment).
• Establishing an Insider Threat Program training.
• Insider Threat Awareness training.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) training.
• Cyber Awareness training.
• NISS External User training.

What we offer

• Salary range: $50,000 to $55,000.
• Opportunity for hybrid work to start; fully-remote schedules considered after 90 days.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A casual, friendly, and relaxed work environment.
• Professional growth encouragement and support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Industrial Security Integrators, LLC (“IsI”) is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity in the workplace. IsI provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to Employees and Applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, citizenship status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability or any other factor protected by law, and to provide advancement opportunities for minorities, women, disabled individuals, and veterans.

IsI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless IsI has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the IsI hiring team and such candidate was submitted to the IsI hiring team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or data submitted to IsI in violation of this policy may be used by IsI without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.

Job metadata

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing