Sr Security Specialist (REF899G)

Merrimack, NH, United States

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Elbit Systems of America

Elbit Systems of America is a leading global source of innovative, technology-based systems for diverse defense, homeland security & commercial applications.

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Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

MAJOR JOB OBJECTIVES

Assist with and potentially lead efforts for the day-to-day implementation and execution of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.  Also provide support or manage various duties to include clearance processing, visit requests, document control, physical security, ID badges, alarm response, or other general office duties.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the processing of security clearances through DISS of employees, consultants, and subcontractors. Maintains accurate lists of all such personnel, clearance levels, and access levels.
  • Briefs employees granted CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET clearances on basic security requirements and provides debriefings for cleared employees leaving the company or having access removed. 
  • Arranges for and/or conducts security briefings for new hires and assists in the development and implementation of ongoing security training efforts or local security notifications for all employees.
  • Coordinates with HR on upcoming new hire orientations and tracking of potential new hires.
  • Manages or assists in maintaining an accurate list of all classified contracts and prepares and maintains contract, subcontract, and consultant lists for DCSA Security Reviews.  Retains documents under closed contracts.
  • Manage the control and safeguarding of all incoming, in‑house, and outgoing classified documents to include reviewing classification of documents generated internally and accountability of classified material.  Documents their receipt, dissemination, and subsequent destruction utilizing SIMS Software tool.
  • Assists with foreign travel defensive briefings for employees traveling overseas as well as conducting debriefings for returning travelers as needed.
  • Creates, issues, and maintains employee identification badges and manages or assists with the access control software.
  • Assist with efforts concerning physical security of the building to include the possible response to alarms for building or closed areas, key/lock control, combination changes and tracking, and security camera support.
  • Supports and works with on-site contractor Security Officer staff as directed by the Facility Security Officer (FSO).
  • Supports Security team or leads efforts involving various miscellaneous security forms and logs as well as adhering to corporate policies on protecting intellectual property, PII protection, property removal, Insider Threat Program, and other such policies.
  • Review electronic communications such as email reports and follow up with employees to obtain additional info as required by policy and procedures.
  • Coordinates with the Government Security Committee (GSC) on Visit Requests (VR) in accordance with the VR Corporate Directive. Maintains records of approved VRs associated with parent and affiliated companies to expedite visit requests and contact reports and assist employees as needed.
  • Maintains knowledge of applicable government regulations, changes to NISPOM requirements to include new Industrial Security Letters, and procedures necessary to maintain current compliance.
  • Assist the FSO in any other areas of security required for compliance with the NISPOM to include routine self-inspections, annual DCSA Security Reviews, investigations, and administering the procedures established for classified visits.
  • Provide recommendations to the Security team for improving efficiency, customer service, and incorporating automation.
  • Assists with aspects of the company reception coverage to include switchboard operation, coordination of receptionist/security officer support, and training for new receptionists/security officers in this position – if applicable.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School education and 4-6 years’ administrative experience
  • 2+ years of experience in the security office of a DoD Cleared contractor facility
  • Experience with DISS/eQIP/NISS/SIMS
  • Experience with the receipt, generation or storage of classified information
  • SECRET Security Clearance

Additional Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of DoD Security forms and processes
  • Ability to operate standard DoD Security clearance databases and tools, including DISS, NISS and eQIP
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

 Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills able communicate well with team members, customers and senior leadership
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to act and complete tasks independently with minimal support from team members
  • Knowledge of DoD collateral security administration
  • Knowledge of SIMS Software Tool
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification

 

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Tags: Automation Clearance Compliance DoD Industrial NISPOM Security Clearance

Perks/benefits: Health care

Region: North America
Country: United States
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