Security Specialist I

BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company. The Security Specialist I will provide program security support for the Space & Mission Systems sector by administering clearances and access, implementing security requirements, investigating incidents, and maintaining customer inspection readiness and compliance.

What you'll do:

• Provide program security functions for BAE Systems, Inc., Space & Mission Systems sector, Space Systems, National Space Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
• Administer clearance/access; review submittal packages prior to submission to customer and refer unusual packages to supervisor
• Administer security guidelines; work with technical and physical specialist, facilities engineers, and program managers to establish required physical security requirements and have them installed
• Read contract standards for security and various manuals and directives and ensure appropriate application
• Administer Security Practices and Procedures (SPP) for programs and apply industrial security requirements; interpret most requirements from SPP or ISM and implement it with little supervision
• Address daily security tasks. (e.g., changing combinations, instructions for guards, courier/destruction activities, arranging support/security for moves, etc.)
• May prepare and present basic security briefings
• May assist program managers and Division/Group executives by knowing the business area, being involved in new business development from a security perspective Coordinate between program management and other SCU functions to ensure security guidelines are properly implemented and executed
• Coordinate between program management and other Strategic Capabilities Units (SCU) functions to ensure security guidelines are properly implemented and executed and establish a clear relationship of roles and duties
• Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statues, and regulations as well as company policies and directives
• Investigate security incidents, violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
• Ensure customer compliance requirements are met, maintain 100% readiness for inspections, and assist customers with inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented

What they're looking for:

• Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
• Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Top Secret/SCI
• Travel Percentage: 10%
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• U.S. Person Required: Yes
• Career Level: Entry level
• * Bachelor's degree
• * Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
• * A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph
• * Willing to undergo a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP)
• * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• * Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health savings accounts
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a 401(k) savings plan
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: disability coverage
• For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays