Industrial Security Specialist III

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Develop, coordinate, and execute security objectives for personnel and physical security issues. These actions include, but are not limited to, all administrative processing and monitoring of personnel Security Clearances using Defense Information Security System (DISS), update and maintain Security Information Management System (SIMS). Document control processes including accountability, container management using SIMS, marking, sending, receiving and proper storage of all media. Participate in security-related assessments and evaluations, and review and track Security related processes. Interact with appropriate Government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions. Support industrial, personal, and physical security programs and applications. Create training aides and provide security briefings to personnel.

The Industrial Security Specialist is responsible for maintaining company security policies. Must possess a broad knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program rules, regulations, and procedures. Performs a variety of security related tasks. Will report to the FSO and/or Security Manager on all tasks and interface with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) on security clearance matters, rulings, and interpretations of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and execution of all assigned classified contracts.

• Review, coordinate and publish (amend as needed) security program governance documentation e.g. policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) manuals
• Maintenance of FCL documentation in the National Industrial Security System (NISS)
• Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations for personnel assigned to contracts that require cleared access
• Validate the personnel security clearance of new personnel. If required, initiate action for the proper investigation to be conducted.
• Manage and oversee security processes related to personnel, physical, industrial, and classification security within Special Access Programs
• Define, update, maintain and produce reports from JPAS and DISS databases
• Administer Security Education/Training to cleared personnel
• Conduct briefing/debriefing of individuals requiring access as required.
• Maintain an ongoing security education program, e.g. design updates to annual online training, publish security awareness notices, participate in Security Awareness venues
• Administers processes to obtain and maintain Personnel Clearance Levels (PCL); performs maintenance of appropriate and accurate security folders
• Participates in security self-assessments, DCSA Vulnerability Assessments, and all other audits
• Knowledgeable of Insider Threat Awareness program as required by the NISPOM.
• Advise personnel of their reporting requirements, both personal/administrative and compliance/incident-related reports
• Prepare DD-254 documentation and appropriate security guidance for subcontractors
• Conduct reviews of and recommends modifications to Prime/Subcontract DD Form 254s
• Prepares and authorizes courier orders and cards up to the Secret Level
• Maintain access control systems including badging, access levels, visitor badges, and temporary badges.
• Monitor and respond to lobby reception desk activities with visitors
• Prepare and submit CAC Requests as required, following individual processes across multiple contracts
• Other security related tasks as directed by the FSO (i.e. escorting non-accessed personnel, conducting parcel checks, assisting with alarm testing, assist with annual Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) Program)

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma w/3 - 4 years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Completion of FSO Certification Training within 6 months of hire
• Expert knowledge of NBIS/DISS, SWFT, NISS, e-QIP
• 3+ years working on a Special Access Program
• Working knowledge of DD-254, and other required forms
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Preferred Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in related field with 3 years experience

Salary Range: Industrial Security Specialist III: $98,000 - $120,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.