Facility Security Coordinator and Administrator—Albuquerque, NM

The MITRE Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$50,500 - $75,500•Onsite

About The Position

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future. MITRE is seeking a Security Specialist / Administrative Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of a secure site. Working under the direction of the Facility Security Officer (FSO), this position performs delegated industrial security responsibilities to help ensure compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and MITRE security policies. The role also provides administrative coordination that enables efficient site operations, supports leadership, and delivers an exceptional experience for employees and visitors. This position offers an opportunity to develop a career in industrial security while contributing to the operational success of the site. If you want to make an impact and use your creative problem-solving to support state-of-the-art technical work in microelectronics security, this is your chance You will join a talented, multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in microelectronics security. Together, you will take on hard problems, build novel capabilities, and deliver results that make a difference for our customers and their missions. If you want to do rewarding work with exceptional teammates, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience supporting security, administrative, operations, or office management functions
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance.
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an industrial security program under NISPOM
Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, or other personnel security systems
Knowledge of DCSA security requirements and industrial security practices
Experience with facilities, laboratories, and safety
Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in administering the site's industrial security program and perform delegated security responsibilities
Process personnel security actions, maintain security records, coordinate visit certifications, and assist with onboarding and security briefings
Coordinate visitor access, secure meetings, and classified visit logistics
Maintain security documentation and assist with inspections, self-assessments, audits, and compliance activities
Provide administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, office logistics, procurement support, and records management
Maintain SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and administrative resources supporting site operations
Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, Corporate Security, and government security representatives
Purchase goods, services, and supplies to support site operations in accordance with sound procurement practices.