Security Specialist Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Specialist (Journeyman Level) to join our team supporting operations in a U.S. Air Force environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Top-Secret clearance and bring a strong foundation in security practices, compliance, and risk mitigation to help safeguard mission-critical assets and personnel. If you’re a dedicated security professional ready to make an impact within a fast-paced defense contracting setting, we want to hear from you! Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
BA/BS, 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 3 years must be in the DoD, or 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that's principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
Recommend, evaluate, maintain, operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used 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, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
Provide security support to the Directorate’s controlled facilities to include: Exercising delegated access control to secure areas.
Assisting in opening and closing controlled areas.
Assisting in arming and disarming facility alarm systems as required.
Assisting in accomplishing end-of-duty day security checks.
In support of those programs with stringent security requirements, personnel shall be knowledgeable of DoD security procedures, to include classified transmission, protection of incoming mail, courier requirements, security incident reporting, and security violation sanctions.
Escorting personnel, visitors, and other parties as needed to complete work duties, subject to local security office or organizational policies.
Other duties as assigned.