Security Specialist Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a journeyman-level Security Specialist to support operations in a U.S. Air Force environment. The role applies security practices, compliance, and risk mitigation to help safeguard mission-critical assets and personnel. The position involves planning, advisory, operational, and evaluative work to develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods. It also supports controlled facilities and programs with stringent security requirements.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Meet one of the stated minimum recommended education and experience pathways: a BA/BS and 10 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 3 years in the DoD; or 15 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 5 years in the DoD.
Complete a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Security Classification Guide development and implementation is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, advise on, operate, or evaluate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods to protect information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, and materials from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
Recommend, evaluate, maintain, and operate systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
Recommend and implement policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, employment candidates, and others with access to classified or sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
Provide security support to the Directorate’s controlled facilities, including exercising delegated access control, assisting with opening and closing controlled areas, arming and disarming alarm systems as required, and performing end-of-duty-day security checks.
Apply DoD security procedures for classified transmission, incoming mail protection, courier requirements, security incident reporting, and security violation sanctions.
Escort personnel, visitors, and other parties as needed to complete work duties, subject to local security office or organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.