Security Specialist III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Security Specialist III to support SNC’s Security Program, including personnel security, document control, physical security and security investigations.

You will safeguard sensitive information and assets, contribute to training and compliance assessments, mentor junior personnel, and assist with CSP and ICD-705 buildouts. This role requires the ability to work in an office setting with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 4+ years of experience in a related field.
• Active security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Strong understanding of security regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide Security customer support to SNC personnel, visitors and customers.
• Manage and enhance administrative security processes.
• Manage classified materials and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support development and implementation of security compliance procedures.
• Conduct security awareness education and training activities.
• Participate in internal and external security compliance assessments and audits.
• Manage security documentation and records.
• Respond to security incidents and support investigations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate visitor control and facility security operations.
• Support development and updating of security policies and procedures.
• Mentor and train junior security personnel.
• Assist with ICD-705 buildouts
• Assist with enforcing the Construction Security Plan (CSP) protocols

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

DISS/NISS

Security information management systems

Access control systems

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills in a variety of specialty areas? Come join us! As a Security Specialist III, you will support all facets of SNC’s Security Program, including personnel security, document control, physical security, and security investigations. You will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and assets, supporting security awareness and training and participating in compliance assessment activities. You will also have the opportunity to expand your security knowledge across a wide range of security disciplines and participate in internal security working groups and special project initiatives.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Security customer support to SNC personnel, visitors and customers.
• Manage and enhance administrative security processes.
• Manage classified materials, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of security compliance procedures.
• Conduct security awareness education and training activities.
• Participate in both internal and external security compliance assessments and audits.
• Manage security documentation and records.
• Respond to security incidents, and support investigations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate visitor control and facility security operations.
• Support the development and updating of security policies and procedures.
• Mentor and train junior security personnel.
• Assist with ICD-705 buildouts
• Assist with enforcing the Construction Security Plan (CSP) protocals

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• Active security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain any Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Special Access Programs (SAP) accesses required for the role.
• Detailed understanding of security regulations, compliance and best practices.
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR 117: National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) or SCI/SAP regulations applicable to the role.
• Strong verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Active Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain & maintain TS/SCI

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the Military or Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial security practices.
• Experience with security information management systems.
• Experience with access control/visit control/badge management systems and software.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) regulations.
• Experience with SCI or SAP Security.
• Defense Information System for Security (DISS)/National Industrial Security System (NISS) experience.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to handle classified information securely.
• Ability to work in an office environment, with occasional travel as required.
• Capable of sitting for extended periods and working on a computer.
• Dexterity to handle documents and perform electronic data entry.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.