Industrial Security Specialist (ONSITE)

RTX•San Jose, CA

6d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist for a multi-faceted role working in support of Special Programs. This is an ONSITE role located in our San Jose, CA location. You will support and maintain comprehensive security programs in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
Relevant experience executing security processes and projects within special access program and collateral environments.
Industrial security experience, preferably in a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) role.
Ability to collaborate with team members, government customers, employees, and organizational leaders, and to develop solutions to complex problems using established problem-solving methods.
Ability to prepare written materials and present information verbally to internal and external stakeholders to convey compliance requirements.
Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a polygraph after start.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and related directives.
Experience with SIMS and DISS.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community contracts and special access programs.
High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.
Existing TS/SCI with polygraph (within the last 24 months)

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, and other applicable industrial and special program security guidance.
Developing, updating, and administering security plans, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), OPSEC plans, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs).
Creating and delivering security education, training, and awareness programs such as indoctrinations, refresher training, and debriefings.
Conducting internal self-inspections, identifying deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions.
Performing peer reviews at other locations to support broader security compliance.
Participating in government compliance inspections and executing required follow-up actions.
Managing program security administrative functions, including personnel processing, visitor control, program investigations, Top Secret accountability, alarm testing, document/material dispatch and receipt, and resolution of related issues.
Overseeing physical security and construction requirements for SAPFs and SCIFs in alignment with ICD 705, including preparing and submitting pre-construction and accreditation packages, Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), and TEMPEST documentation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation