Security Specialist II

As a Security Specialist II, you will be responsible for facilitating administrative security processes such as personnel security, incoming visitor coordination, badging activities, and other general security customer service activities. You'll manage classified material and document control activities, control Communication Security materials, administer local physical security systems, and conduct inventories of classified holdings. In addition, you will assist in the development and implementation of security practices to maintain compliance with security regulations, develop and implement security awareness education and training, assist with the Security Clearance process for employees, and participate in security self-assessment initiatives.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST

Responsibilities:
Follow SNC policies, procedures and work instructions for all technical activities
Punctuality to work each day and prepared to work scheduled work hours
Initiate personnel security actions, program accesses and visit requests for SNC employees as required; support post-offer security screening process
Maintain facility DISS accounts and participate in facility utilization/upkeep of the enterprise security management information system (SIMS)
Receive and dispatch classified material and serve as the classified document control coordinator; conduct inventories of classified holdings
Provide security briefings and training to new employees, and participate in corporate-wide security education program
Participate in security program self-assessment initiatives, ensuring compliance with security regulations prescribed by multiple USG agencies
Serve as Program Security Representative (PSR) for one or more classified programs
Generate, distribute and ensure accountability of company identification badges and visitor credentials
Assist in the preparation of documentation and manuals outlining organizational processes, and providing the business area with relevant security policy guidance
Support COMSEC custodian for local facility account
Manage after-hours alarm response activities
Main Security POC for the SNC Business area Headquarters
Support Corporate Security CI initiatives and government reporting activities
Provide security assistance to other SNC locations when requested and support the Security Director with special tasks as assigned.

Must Haves:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Strong verbal and electronic communication skills, strong critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities
Familiarity with security regulations and best practices
Current/ Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred:
Knowledge of 32 CFR 117: National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM)
Previous experience with access control/visit control/badge management systems and software
Military or Defense Contractor experience
Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions
High degree of attention to detail
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At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

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 with SCI eligibility 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

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.