Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
SCI Security Specialist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724
Description
Do you have a keen interest in providing top notch security support in a dynamic and rich R&D environment?Are you highly motivated, collaborative, independent, and forward thinking?Are you a professional who likes to solve complex security challenges?If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a SCI Security Specialist to help us provide APL and its customers with the best compartmented security support. This position will be a key partner to the Special Security Representatives (SSRs), helping to ensure the Laboratory maintains strong adherence to security requirements and guidelines, establish and create practices and procedures to enhance the Lab’s security posture, and serve as a subject matter expert on personnel security matters.As a SCI Security Specialist you will...Lead the innovation and implementation of cutting-edge Personnel Security (PerSec) solutions for SCI accesses while leveraging progressive technologies and methodologies to enhance security protocols to protect data critical to national security.Develop and manage electronic PerSec records to include integration with SIMS, ServiceNow, DISS, NBIS, Scattered Castles and additional databases, as appropriate. Perform quarterly audits of PerSec data to ensure all databases match and reflect reality.Collect, properly arbitrate, and distribute adverse information, spills and security incidents involving SCI cleared personnel or information.Innovate and develop new ways to help APL staff with the additional responsibilities of SCI security.Provide Personnel Security (PerSec) expertise and support for SSRs within the Compartmented Security Group (ZPC) in accordance with 32 CFR 117(NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), SEADs, and other policies, regulations and processes.Conduct Scattered Castles clearance verification for APL new hires.Verify staff have the appropriate SCI clearances for the network access requests (NARs) within ServiceNow.Liaise with all levels of APL personnel, to include executives and program managers.Utilize the Foreign Travel Tool (FTT) and SIMS to ensure the foreign travel reports for SCI cleared staff are entered into the appropriate government systems of record.Partner with other Security Services Department (SECD) team members to develop and disseminate the SCI portion of the Annual Security Refresher training.Develop new training materials specific to APL’s procedures surrounding SCI processes.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have an Associate's Degree in Business, Information Systems, or a relevant field. Two years of security related or project management experience may be substituted for an Associate's Degree.Possess 5+ years of relevant security or project management experience.Are able to develop and execute security plans and procedures.Possess excellent organizational/communications skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels.Have proven success in refining and streamlining previously inefficient processes.Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Information Systems, or a relevant field.Direct experience working as a personnel security specialist or special security representative/officer.Have experience utilizing SIMS or other security management tools.Have experience working in an organization where partnership with multiple stakeholders is required.Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at
http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers .
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas.
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Do you have a keen interest in providing top notch security support in a dynamic and rich R&D environment?Are you highly motivated, collaborative, independent, and forward thinking?Are you a professional who likes to solve complex security challenges?If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a SCI Security Specialist to help us provide APL and its customers with the best compartmented security support. This position will be a key partner to the Special Security Representatives (SSRs), helping to ensure the Laboratory maintains strong adherence to security requirements and guidelines, establish and create practices and procedures to enhance the Lab’s security posture, and serve as a subject matter expert on personnel security matters.As a SCI Security Specialist you will...Lead the innovation and implementation of cutting-edge Personnel Security (PerSec) solutions for SCI accesses while leveraging progressive technologies and methodologies to enhance security protocols to protect data critical to national security.Develop and manage electronic PerSec records to include integration with SIMS, ServiceNow, DISS, NBIS, Scattered Castles and additional databases, as appropriate. Perform quarterly audits of PerSec data to ensure all databases match and reflect reality.Collect, properly arbitrate, and distribute adverse information, spills and security incidents involving SCI cleared personnel or information.Innovate and develop new ways to help APL staff with the additional responsibilities of SCI security.Provide Personnel Security (PerSec) expertise and support for SSRs within the Compartmented Security Group (ZPC) in accordance with 32 CFR 117(NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), SEADs, and other policies, regulations and processes.Conduct Scattered Castles clearance verification for APL new hires.Verify staff have the appropriate SCI clearances for the network access requests (NARs) within ServiceNow.Liaise with all levels of APL personnel, to include executives and program managers.Utilize the Foreign Travel Tool (FTT) and SIMS to ensure the foreign travel reports for SCI cleared staff are entered into the appropriate government systems of record.Partner with other Security Services Department (SECD) team members to develop and disseminate the SCI portion of the Annual Security Refresher training.Develop new training materials specific to APL’s procedures surrounding SCI processes.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have an Associate's Degree in Business, Information Systems, or a relevant field. Two years of security related or project management experience may be substituted for an Associate's Degree.Possess 5+ years of relevant security or project management experience.Are able to develop and execute security plans and procedures.Possess excellent organizational/communications skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels.Have proven success in refining and streamlining previously inefficient processes.Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Information Systems, or a relevant field.Direct experience working as a personnel security specialist or special security representative/officer.Have experience utilizing SIMS or other security management tools.Have experience working in an organization where partnership with multiple stakeholders is required.Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at
http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers .
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas.
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