Senior Security Specialist

BAE Systems•Sterling Heights, MI

6d•$82,779 - $140,723•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Security Specialist for its Sterling Heights, Michigan site. The role serves as a front-line resource for security and partners with functional leads, subcontractors, procurement, and teammates to ensure contract deliverables are met and secured. Reporting directly to the Security Manager, the specialist supports Security, Emergency Services, and Business Continuity, helping protect the company’s facilities, technologies, and organization. The position requires an active Secret Security Clearance and is onsite on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance.
Experience in Industrial Security within the U.S. Government, defense, corporate security, or a related environment.
Experience with security risk assessment, investigations, and audits.
Experience with security equipment and software, such as access control, cameras, and alarm systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to use discretionary judgment to resolve routine and non-routine issues.
Ability to work in a team-based environment with other business professionals.
Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as ISP, CPP, or PSP.
Experience in industrial security for a Department of War contractor under the NISP.
Experience with military security regulations and operating procedures.
Experience with SIMS, NISS, or DISS.
Experience with physical security projects.
Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management planning and procedures.
Knowledge of information security planning measures.
Strong investigative and case management skills.

Responsibilities

Support security measures in accordance with Department of War contract terms and conditions, government requirements, and company policies.
Work cross-functionally on Industrial Security strategies, including Security, Fire, Emergency Services, and Business Continuity.
Interact with functional leads, government customers, and security leaders in support of Department of War programs, contracts, and proposals.
Establish professional relationships with law enforcement and corporate legal, human resources, facilities, and other business departments.
Administer security programs and procedures for classified, unclassified, and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
Support physical security requirements, risk evaluations, audits, investigations, and asset protection.
Use video and access control systems, case management software, and forensic evidence collection equipment.
Support data management, analytics, and reporting, including security operations plans and documented event reports.
Support security best practices and process improvements that enable program execution.
Handle sensitive and confidential issues.
Analyze data and situations to determine appropriate responses.
Positively affect organizational dynamics.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Health savings accounts.
401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage.
Life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.