Through DoD SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes, Sierra Nevada Corporation provides internships to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These internships include up to six months of on-the-job training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for facilitating administrative security processes such as personnel security, incoming visitor coordination, badging activities, and other general security customer service activities. You'll manage classified material and document control activities, control Communication Security materials, administer local physical security systems, and conduct inventories of classified holdings. In addition, you will assist in the development and implementation of security practices to maintain compliance with security regulations, develop and implement security awareness education and training, assist with the Security Clearance process for employees, and participate in security self-assessment initiatives.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST

Responsibilities:

Follow SNC policies, procedures and work instructions for all technical activitiesPunctuality to work each day and prepared to work scheduled work hoursInitiate personnel security actions, program accesses and visit requests for SNC employees as required; support post-offer security screening processMaintain facility DISS accounts and participate in facility utilization/upkeep of the enterprise security management information system (SIMS)Receive and dispatch classified material and serve as the classified document control coordinator; conduct inventories of classified holdingsProvide security briefings and training to new employees, and participate in corporate-wide security education programParticipate in security program self-assessment initiatives, ensuring compliance with security regulations prescribed by multiple USG agenciesServe as Program Security Representative (PSR) for one or more classified programsGenerate, distribute and ensure accountability of company identification badges and visitor credentialsAssist in the preparation of documentation and manuals outlining organizational processes, and providing the business area with relevant security policy guidanceSupport COMSEC custodian for local facility accountManage after-hours alarm response activitiesMain Security POC for the SNC Business area HeadquartersSupport Corporate Security CI initiatives and government reporting activitiesProvide security assistance to other SNC locations when requested and support the Security Director with special tasks as assigned.

Must Haves:

Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge programHigh School diploma or GED equivalent4+ years of experience in security, military, or administrative fieldsHigher education in a related field may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experienceStrong verbal and electronic communication skillsGeneral understanding of security regulations and best practicesKnowledge of 32 CFR 117: National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM)Current/ Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required prior to start

Preferred:

Experience with access control/visit control/badge management systems and softwareFamiliarity with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) regulationsDISS/NISS experienceSIMS Software experience

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At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.