Top Secret Clearance Jobs is hiring: Security Specialist in Alexandria
Top Secret Clearance Jobs, Alexandria, VA, United States
About the job Security Specialist
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Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a small business with a flat organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.
Our flat organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.
Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.
Role: Pueo has an opportunity for an experienced TS/SCI cleared Security Specialist to support our customer in Chantilly, VA. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Security Specialist to ensure the security of DoD personnel and maintain compliance with DoD regulations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), or its successor system, and possess strong skills in security awareness and the investigation of potential security incidents.
Responsibilities
- Manage the security processing for Government Civilian, Military, and Contractor personnel, tracking each action until completion, including entries into the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or successor system.
- Aid Government-led investigations into potential security incidents, including setting up interviews, preparing reports, and tracking incidents from start to finish. Compile monthly reports with metrics relevant to these security inquiries and investigations,
- Conduct physical security inspections, process necessary paperwork for accreditation, identify vulnerabilities, recommend mitigation strategies, and assist customer organizations with the implementation of actions to achieve compliance,
- Conduct training for personnel on security & awareness and report compliance.
- An active TS/SCI clearance,
- Minimum 5 years' experience with DoD or other federal agency in their respective discipline,
- Demonstrated experience supporting medium scale DOD organizations,
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail,
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communications skills,
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite of products,
- Familiarity with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or successor system,
- Exceptional investigative and reporting skills,
- Thorough knowledge of Federal record policy and legislation,
- Ability to provide training and conduct risk assessments,
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and recommend mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities,
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience providing security support at the Pentagon.
Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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