Security Specialist at Areli

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Compliance, Security Awareness, Security Briefings, Classification Guides, DD-254 Review, Loss Prevention, Emergency Planning, TASS, DISS, CATS, JVS

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

Description We are looking for a Security Specialist in Washington D.C. to join our team. Top candidates will have a Top Secret Clearance and have experience ensuring the safety and security of personnel, facilities, and sensitive information. The role involves implementing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring security compliance. Personnel Security: Reviewing documentation to determine eligibility of personnel to access classified information and to be assigned to sensitive duties. Assist in the development and coordination of the Command’s security awareness and education program Advising all command members of applicable policies and procedures Ensuring that all personnel who will handle classified information or will be assigned to sensitive duties are appropriately cleared, and that requests for personnel security investigations are properly prepared, submitted, and monitored Ensuring that personnel security investigations, clearances, and accesses are properly recorded. Coordinate the Command’s program for continuous evaluation of eligibility for access to classified information or assignment to sensitive duties Ensuring all personnel execute a Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (SF 312) prior to granting initial access to classified information Conducting security briefings and debriefings of arriving and departing personnel Information Security: Ensuring access to classified information is limited to those who are eligible and have the need to know Coordinating the preparation and maintenance of security classification guides under the Command’s cognizance Ensuring compliance on the release of information to public and foreign entities Developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, instructions and procedures; exercise of classification authority; document marking, safeguarding, and use; personnel access controls; need to know criteria; physical storage and control; and transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, declassifying, and destroying information Industrial Security: Security Specialist in verifying contractor security clearances; badges for contractors; and need for access Working with subject-matter specialists in developing statements of need, descriptions of work, and other considerations relating to the security requirements under a contractual arrangement Assuring that security is considered in the earliest stages of procurement planning and that all requirements are fulfilled. Review DD-254 for completeness and proper language Physical Security: Providing requirements for addressing the general physical protection of personnel, installations, facilities, information, operations, and related assets Administering policies and procedures required to maintain accreditation and physical integrity of the Command’s spaces, especially those that require special access Granting badge to all NHHC personnel Administering the Command’s Physical Security and Loss Prevention Program Security Management: Developing and updating written command information and personnel security procedures, including an emergency plan In the absence of Government Security Personnel, advise the Commander and staff personnel on all aspects of security Ensuring that threats to security and other security violations are reported and recorded Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Possess a minimum of 5 years of security experience to include Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, and Physical Security Be proficient in all Microsoft Office Suites/Programs i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Have administrative support experience and have strong written and oral communication skills Knowledge of Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Case Adjudication Tracking System (CATS), Joint Verification System (JVS), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission Plus Enrollment (SWFT+), and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Possess and maintain a minimum clearance level of TOP SECRET security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation

Responsibilities

This role involves implementing security protocols across personnel, information, industrial, and physical domains, including conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Key duties include managing personnel clearances, overseeing classified information access, verifying contractor security requirements, and administering physical security programs.