Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Los Angeles – Onsite 3 days per week

Position Summary:
A nationally renowned research organization seeks a Security Specialist who will be responsible for implementing their security policies and procedures related to information, personnel, physical security, and safety. This position will report to the Manager, Industrial Security & Regulatory Compliance, and assist the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO).

Responsibilities:

• Respond to JIRA tickets for document reviews
• Assist in classified document reviews to ensure compliance with federal classification requirements
• Print or receive classified documents and record into accountability
• Barcode classified documents and enter applicable data into STARS
• Audit, track, transmit and destroy classified documents
• Assist in the coordination of classified meetings and telephone calls held in the SCIF conference room
• Prepare documentation to request SCI/SAP access for research and support staff;
  Update access request spreadsheet
• Send outgoing and receive incoming SCI clearances via JPAS/DISS and fax; process these in SIMS/STARS
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Secret security clearance required, if not active must have been active within the past 2 years
• 1+ years of experience in a Security-related role
• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Security Executive Agency Directives (SEADs) and intelligence regulations
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Experience with Intelligence Community Directives