Senior Security Specialist

BAE Systems, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Bereavement Leave

Sick Leave

Employee recognition program

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to secure facilities, technologies, and programs. You will partner with leads, subcontractors, and procurement to ensure contract deliverables are met and secured.

The role reports to the Security Manager and supports Security, Emergency Services, and Business Continuity. An active Secret clearance and industrial security experience are required; strong analytical and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in Industrial Security within US Government, Defense, Corporate Security, or related environment
• Experience in Security risk assessment, investigations, and audits
• Experience in Security equipment and software, such as, security access, cameras, and alarm systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc.
• Ability to use discretionary judgment to resolve both routine and non-routine issues
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with other business professionals
• Ability to multi-task within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Security Team and support security measures in accordance with Department of War contract terms and conditions, government requirements, and company policies
• Work cross-functionally to support Security strategies related to Industrial Security programs (Security, Fire, Emergency Services, Business Continuity)
• Interact with functional leads and engage with government customers and security leaders in support of DOW programs, contracts, and proposals
• Establish professional relationships with law enforcement and corporate legal, human resources, facilities, and other business departments
• Administer security programs and procedures for classified/unclassified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
• Support physical security requirements, risk evaluations, audits, investigations, and protection of assets
• Utilize video and access control systems, case management software, and forensic evidence collection equipment
• Support data management, analytics, and reporting, including security operations plans and documented event reports
• Support security best practices and process improvements to enable program execution
• Work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues
• Analyze both data and situations for appropriate response
• Positively affect organizational dynamics

Skills

Security clearance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Active Secret Security Clearance

Tools

Cameras

Access control

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we’re not only working on the cutting edge of technology - but to secure it, every day. Our Sterling Heights location is actively seeking a Senior Security Specialist to serve as a front-line resource for that mission. Within this role, the Senior Security Specialist will partner with functional leads, subcontractors, procurement, and teammates to ensure all contract deliverables are met and secured. The Senior Security Specialist plays a pivotal role in securing our facilities, technologies, and organization. Reporting directly to the Security Manager, you’ll contribute to our most crucial areas such as Security, Emergency Services, and Business Continuity. If a sense of duty, safety, and responsibility for your teammates drives you in everything you do – we’d love to hear from you!

At BAE Systems, we’re not only working on the cutting edge of technology - but to secure it, every day. Our Sterling Heights location is actively seeking a Senior Security Specialist to serve as a front-line resource for that mission. Within this role, the Senior Security Specialist will partner with functional leads, subcontractors, procurement, and teammates to ensure all contract deliverables are met and secured. The Senior Security Specialist plays a pivotal role in securing our facilities, technologies, and organization. Reporting directly to the Security Manager, you’ll contribute to our most crucial areas such as Security, Emergency Services, and Business Continuity. If a sense of duty, safety, and responsibility for your teammates drives you in everything you do – we’d love to hear from you!

Clearance

• This role requires an active Secret Security Clearance

Location/Schedule/Travel

• This will be an onsite role where you will work at the Sterling Heights, MI site
• This role will work on a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off

The position will require <10% of travel

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Security Team and support security measures in accordance with Department of War contract terms and conditions, government requirements, and company policies
• Work cross-functionally to support Security strategies related to Industrial Security programs (Security, Fire, Emergency Services, Business Continuity)
• Interact with functional leads and engage with government customers and security leaders in support of DOW programs, contracts, and proposals
• Establish professional relationships with law enforcement and corporate legal, human resources, facilities, and other business departments
• Administer security programs and procedures for classified/unclassified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
• Support physical security requirements, risk evaluations, audits, investigations, and protection of assets
• Utilize video and access control systems, case management software, and forensic evidence collection equipment
• Support data management, analytics, and reporting, including security operations plans and documented event reports
• Support security best practices and process improvements to enable program execution
• Work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues
• Analyze both data and situations for appropriate response
• Positively affect organizational dynamics

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in Industrial Security within US Government, Defense, Corporate Security, or related environment
• Experience in Security risk assessment, investigations, and audits
• Experience in Security equipment and software, such as, security access, cameras, and alarm systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc.
• Ability to use discretionary judgment to resolve both routine and non-routine issues
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with other business professionals
• Ability to multi-task within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Professional Certifications, such as, ISP, CPP, or PSP
• Experience in industrial security for a DoW contractor under the NISP

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in Military Security regulations and operating procedures
• Experience with SIMS, NISS, or DISS
• Experience with Physical Security Projects
• Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management planning and procedures
• Knowledge on information security planning measures
• Strong investigative and case management skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team - making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.