NextGen Federal Systems Hiring for Security Specialist Job at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Full Time

NextGen is seeking a proactive and professional Security Specialist to manage and support a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for an Army customer at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG), MD. Primary duties include Physical Security (PHYSEC), Access Control, Personnel Security (PERSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Safety for the classified facility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage access control for the secure facility, including managing, monitoring, and controlling the Security Management System (SMS)

• Monitor for and report any subversive activities affecting classified information, the facility, or personnel.

• Monitor and control destruction of classified and sensitive information.

• Conducting security training and education.

• Use JPAS and Scattered Castles to perform personnel security functions.

• Courier classified materials.

• Create, coordinate and distribute security and safety communications.

• Develop, administer, and maintain Standard Operating Policies/Procedures for classified facilities as well as classified and/or proprietary materials, documentation, and equipment.

• Accredit and audit open storage areas in secure facilities.

• Maintain, monitor, arm, and disarm the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and review IDS reports.

• Conduct safety and security inspections as required.

• Study, understand, and implement DoD and Army security regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Prepare manuals; outline regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records.

• Grant personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.

• Investigate security violations and preparing reports specifying preventive actions to be taken.

• Serve as COMSEC Local Element authorized to control COMSEC for systems within SCIF.

• Provide Safety oversite and promote safety compliance within the facility

Experience and Requirements:

• Experience working in security capacity with Army, Joint Staff, and/or DoD organizations

• Military experience

• High degree of attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and PowerPoint

• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills

• Must be self-motivated and have sound planning and organizational skills in order to perform a variety of different tasks concurrently in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s Degree desired but not required

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated, relevant experience

• Must have an active TS/SCI level security clearance

• U.S. Citizenship Required.

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
Strive to achieve results as an organization.
Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Seniority Level
Associate

Industry
Information Technology and ServicesDefense & Space
Employment Type
Full-time

Job Functions

Job Type: Full-time

Security Clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No