Security Specialist

Divergent • Torrance, CA

10d • $94,610 - $130,090 • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist owns the administration and continuous improvement of Divergent’s physical access-control, visitor, and export-control access programs at the Torrance site. The role evaluates security risks, operational requirements, and compliance obligations; exercises independent judgment on access and control decisions; develops policies and procedures; and partners with the Site Security Manager to strengthen the company’s security posture.

The Specialist has authority to approve or deny access, resolve access exceptions, authorize surveillance-footage release, and determine findings in security reviews. The role implements improvements within the established access framework and brings significant changes to access architecture, policy, or security strategy to the Site Security Manager for alignment.

The position is performed primarily onsite in a professional office and active manufacturing environment. The employee works with manufacturing leaders, employees, technical subject-matter experts, people partners, and vendors. Occasional travel between company locations and schedule flexibility to observe or support multiple manufacturing shifts may be required. The employee routinely uses a computer and standard office and security equipment, and may need to lift and carry equipment, supplies, or packages weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government (USG) security clearance.
• Associate degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions on security and access matters.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, including the ability to develop clear procedures, training materials, and professional communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to time-sensitive security matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, emergency management, or a related discipline.
• Experience administering access-control, video-surveillance, or visitor-management systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, technology, or another regulated environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. export-control requirements, including ITAR and EAR.
• Experience conducting physical-security audits, investigations, risk assessments, or compliance reviews.
• Experience developing and delivering security-awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the access-level structure for physical access-control and video-surveillance platforms.
• Approve or deny access to restricted and export-controlled areas, conduct periodic access reviews, and resolve access exceptions and escalations.
• Set access standards for onboarding, transfers, and terminations in coordination with People Ops, Facilities, and IT.
• Design and implement physical and administrative controls to protect export-controlled information, technology, and hardware.
• Establish access eligibility requirements, including U.S.-person verification when applicable, and maintain related safeguards, signage, and records.
• Evaluate security gaps and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; select and implement improvements within the established access framework.
• Partner with the Site Security Manager on changes that significantly alter access design or security strategy.
• Develop and revise security policies, SOPs, post orders, and visitor and contractor requirements aligned with company security strategy.
• Advise managers on applying security requirements to operational situations.
• Conduct and lead security incident reviews and internal inspections; determine findings and root causes and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Authorize the release of surveillance footage for authorized safety, compliance, or investigative requests.
• Design the security-awareness curriculum and briefings, set completion requirements, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide guidance to employees and leaders.
• Protect sensitive, confidential, proprietary, export-controlled, and security-related information.
• Perform other security program duties consistent with the role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree