Security Specialist IV

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a highly experienced COMSEC security professional to administer security programs for classified materials and equipment at the Poway, CA site.

You will guide compliance with NISPOM and related directives, manage COMSEC programs for collateral, SAP, and SCI, and provide leadership to staff and contractors. The role requires a Top Secret clearance, DoD experience, and strong knowledge of COMSEC, DIAS, and NSA/CSSM policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration or related discipline and 10+ years of professional classified security experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.
• Experience with DoD processes, policies and safeguarding National Security Information.
• Extensive understanding of NISP/NISPOM and related doctrine; ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills; able to interface with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; willingness for travel and extended hours.
• Experience with COMSEC activities, SAP/SCI environments, and DIAS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate security activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Establish liaison with government agencies, customers, contractors, and managers.
• Develop and manage COMSEC programs for collateral and SAP/SCI programs.
• Act as primary COMSEC Responsible Officer for equipment and documents; develop SOPs.
• Investigate COMSEC violations; prepare reports and preventive actions.
• Enforce visitor control per NISPOM; maintain personnel and COMSEC records.
• Provide leadership, training, and day-to-day COMSEC support for the program.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

NSA/NISPOM knowledge

DoD processes

COMSEC experience

SAP/SCI environment

Security governance

Leading teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

DIAS Reporting System

Windows-based information systems

Job description

56704BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Without appreciable supervision, this position is responsible for administering Communications Security (COMSEC) security programs and procedures for classified, documents, and equipment for an assigned area(s).

Responds to a variety of inquiries of complex and diverse scope using a comprehensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program and a complete and thorough understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information.

Exercises considerable judgment to develop solutions while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on appropriate action(s) to be taken to ensure compliance within the COMSEC program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information.

• Establish and maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers.

• Plan, develop, and manage specialized COMSEC security programs and procedures for collateral and Special Access Required programs.

• Act as the primary COMSEC Resposnible Officer for incoming and outgoing COMSEC equipment and documents. Develop, implement, and manage Standard Operating Procedures.

• Investigate and review all COMSEC security violations, prepare reports, and recommend specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.

• Enforce visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

• Maintain document control of personnel, COMSEC and combination records.

• Act as security spokesperson to brief/debrief COMSEC user personnel.

• Provide leadership, direction, and training to less experienced staff.

• Respond to day-to-day security needs of the program in the position of COMSEC Responsible Officer.

• Act as alternate COMSEC Manager.

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Working on Poway CA site, providing critical COMSEC support and overseeing daily operations for Collateral, SAP, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.

• Your attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills, with proper follow-through will be essential to your success as a COMSEC Responsible Officer.

• Extensive understanding of the NSA CSSM Policy 3-16 or other agency COMSEC doctrine and their associated references will be utilized daily.

• This position requires occasional local travel to other locations and close collaboration with other departments within General Atomics ASI.

• Extensive knowledge working with encryptors and secure voice products

• Submit accurate and timely accounting reports to the NSA Central Office of Records (COR) or another assigned COR.

• Order, ship, receive, and maintain COMSEC equipment and encryption keys.

• Track supersession dates and software upgrades.

• Act as the primary custodian for SAASM equipment

• Familiarity with Information Systems Security Instruction 3006, Operational Security Doctrine for the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise Positioning Service (PPS) User Segment Equipment.

• Understanding of Security Approval Requirements for Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Host Application Equipment (HAE) management requirements and Familiarity with GPS Directorate MAAP portal.

• At times You must be able to perform regular moderate lifting (approximately 25 – 40 pounds)

• Attend to additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and ten or more years of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance; active clearance highly preferred.

• Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.

• Must have an extensive understanding of the NISP, NISPOM, NISPOM SUP, JAFAN, ICD and a thorough knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information. Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope.

• Excellent communication, analytical, computer, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Must be able to effectively interface, influence, and counsel employees, managers, and external contacts; analyze and interpret data; initiate and plan projects; produce appropriate clear, concise and detailed documentation; and, present results to a variety of audiences.

• Must be able to work independently and on a team. Able to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Experience working with DoD and NSA.

• Experience supporting COMSEC activities.

• Experience working in an SAP/SCI environment.

• Experience with COMSEC Accounting, Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS) Reporting system

• Experience with troubleshooting COMSEC equipment.

• Experience in the management of Windows based information systems and Microsoft products.

• Experience with SAAASM and GPS products.

Job Category:

Security

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

90,500

Pay Range High:

155,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Clearance Level:

Top Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.