Industrial Security Specialist Job Description
Industrial security specialist
provides capability for the submission, tracking, and maintenance of Personnel Security Clearances via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and/or the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Assists with classified document control for incoming and outgoing classified material and courier briefings, and other duties as needed (JPAS, Fingerprints, metrics, briefings).
Industrial Security Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Adhere to and implementing policies, practices, and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) company policies, practices, and procedures
Oversight of SAPs to include support development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP
Review and implement security plans, documentation and briefings
Review SF86’s, Local Records Checks in support of adjudication process
Maintain PERSEC database in accordance with JAFAN tracking requirements
Prepare and submit status reports to applicable government agencies, with review as appropriate from security management and/or Company management
Administer and manage classified destruction program
Prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings
Performs document control, container audits, Sub-Contractor Management (e.g., providing contractual requirements and direction, site assistance visits and reviews) to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements
Industrial Security Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Industrial Security Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: KMI, FSO, CDSE, SCI, COMSEC, DOD, CSSO, NISPOM, IAM, OPSEC
Education for Industrial Security Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the industrial security specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Government, Management, Industrial, Criminal Justice, Information Management, Business/Management, Business, Military, Supervision
Skills for Industrial Security Specialist
Desired skills for industrial security specialist include:
NISPOM
Microsoft Office
JPAS
Joint SAP Implementation Guide
Personnel Security Processing Program
Using JPAS and e-QIP
SIMS
Access Commander
Legacy COMSEC equipment
Access control and alarm maintenance
Desired experience for industrial security specialist includes:
In-depth knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) policy and procedures, Joint Air Force Army Navy Directives Series 6 and Department of Defense Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, ICD 705, and have knowledge and experience executing the duties of a Special Security Officer (SSO)
Conducts Government Security Investigations on personnel, processes and situations in accordance with established operation procedures to determining level and scope of non-compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
Develops, implements and administers an Operational Security program, security education, procedures and physical controls ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements on large and/or complex programs
Provides innovation and creativity in Government Security Investigation Awareness training and education program (briefings, bulletins and visual reminders) to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information
Must be competent in both Joint Air Force Army Navy (JAFAN) and collateral security directives
Must have a working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook
Industrial Security Specialist Examples
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Industrial Security Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an industrial security specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for industrial security specialist
- Maintains government security forms, such as Key Management Personnel (KMP) lists, Security Agreements (441’s and 441-1’s)
- Information Systems Security Officer (Primary or Alternate)
- Perform duties and responsiblities of the Alternate Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO)
- Provide security oversight for assigned cleared contractor facilities relative to establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
- Conduct Facility Clearance surveys for contractors entering the NISP
- Conduct recurring security vulnerability assessments, physical security inspections of contractor plants and facilities performing work for the government involving the storage and/or production of sensitive arms, ammunition and explosives
- Conducts security vulnerability assessments of cleared industrial facilities performing on classified contracts for the U.S
- Provides security oversight and assistance to assigned contractor facilities for information systems (IS) processing classified information
- Ability to interpret basic principles, concepts, and methodology of industrial security
- Conduct security surveys of assigned contractor facilities such as evaluation of organization structures, legal operating plans (corporate charters, bylaws, partnership agreements, limited-liability company agreements, joint–ventures, operating agreements, share holder and loan agreements registrations SEC filings, and annual reports) to determine eligibility for a facility security clearance
Qualifications for industrial security specialist
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6+ years of applicable Security experience in a similar environment
- Knowledgeable of SCI Security requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and be able to interface with all levels of management interacting with government customers
- Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable
- Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills
- CPSO Certification – Preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an industrial security specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for industrial security specialist
- Evaluate, validate, and inspect all non-technical Information Systems (IS) features and safeguards for contractor facilities processing classified information
- Ability to train, lead, and mentor a team of security professionals
- Skill in identifying counterintelligence issues, assessing risks, and providing security countermeasures recommendations/alternatives to mitigate the risk
- Ability to develop and present oral briefings to high-level management officials
- Ability to identify and validate mitigation of Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI)
- Ability to review transportation plans, serve as Designated Government Representative, assess compliance with licenses and agreements for international shipment of classified information and materials, and conduct security vulnerability assessments of programs with international classified contracts
- Establishes and maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers
- Conduct personnel security indoctrinations and debriefings
- Establish or utilize appropriate databases and procedures to perform as the administrative POC for a set of compartmented programs
- Organize, prioritize, and track security documentation and correspondence
Qualifications for industrial security specialist
- Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training
- Possess an active DOD or DOS Secret security clearance, and maintaining eligibility for the duration of the contract
- Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with people at all levels, senior personnel representing external and customer organizations
- This position requires Current Top Secret clearance
- This position requires Current/active Top Secret clearance
- Experience in FOCI application and administration desired
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an industrial security specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for industrial security specialist
- Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the directorate
- Implements the Information, Industrial, Operations Personnel and Physical Security Programs
- Candidate must be able to obtain a special access as a condition of employment within 12 months
- Rely on their cybersecurity and technical background to perform security analysis of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities and internal interfaces to define and assess compliance with accepted industry and government standards
- Contribute to the Authorization and Assessment (A&A) process under the Risk Managed Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems, to include facilitating Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), Risk Acceptance Letters (RAL) and Continuous Monitoring (CONMON)
- Provide all Industrial Security functions required by the government contract
- Assess test/analysis data to document state of compliance with security requirements
- Conduct risk assessments and investigations, execute appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response activities
- Interface with the appropriate government customers, suppliers, and company personnel to implement protective mechanisms and to ensure understanding of and compliance with security requirements
- Work closely with the ISSM to ensure JAFAN 6/3 and JSIG compliance
Qualifications for industrial security specialist
- More than 3 years working with Government Security Investigation duties
- Perform program security administrative tasks and duties filing, updating logs/lists, supplies, coordination with internal and external customers
- Attend, support and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, telecons, and
- This position requires Current Secret clearance
- Ability to interface with all levels of management interacting with government customers
- Westbury, NY
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of industrial security specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for industrial security specialist
- Under moderate supervision, administer routine aspects of the DOD or other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures
- Conduct security briefings and support security education programs
- Investigation of losses and security violations
- Supporting the administration and execution of a strong security program in compliance with the DoD SAP Security Manuals, and associated company and governmental policies and/or protocols
- Assist with the activities and priorities of the security program including, but not limited to, physical security, access control, video surveillance, field daily security requests/issues, and personnel security measures at the facility
- Assist the FSO and CPSO in maintaining current SOP, SSP, Access lists, and other program related documents required by the FSO/CPSO
- Assist in development of security processes, procedures and record keeping that satisfy quality, schedule, overall performance, and financial parameters according to both company and customer expectations
- Assist with annual self-inspections of DoD security programs
- Assist in developing and implementing security training/awareness program
- Additional duties will also include assisting with security training, indoctrinations and debriefings, audits, visitor control, process requests for investigations, sending/receiving faxes, and prepare personnel access request (PAR) as required
Qualifications for industrial security specialist
- This is an Excepted Service position
- Responsible for supporting and administering personnel security aspects for Department of Defense and civilian agency customers to include the facilitating and record management of all investigation/re-investigations for security clearances and public trust suitability
- Administer security programs and procedures for classified, CUI, or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
- Maintain manuals outlining regulations, and implement processes and procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records and for granting personnel and visitor’s access to restricted records and materials
- Implement various plans to include OPSEC, Emergency Action, facility policies and procedures
- Conduct meetings, security education classes, various security briefings, and security audits, as required
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Industrial Security Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an industrial security specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for industrial security specialist
- Assist FSO as a liaison with contract guard force
- Conducts security awareness training and education program
- Identifies deficiencies, develops and implements corrective actions
- Initiate, track, and document the control of classified materials in use at AUTEC
- Local law enforcement coordination
- Coordinate physical security for special events
- Maintain classified contract program
- Assist with on-site inspections required by government regulations
- Conduct/oversee investigations and file required reports
- Review and evaluate security component of technical evaluations and requests for proposal
Qualifications for industrial security specialist
- Familiar with classification management process and classification guides associated with DoD information
- Irving, TX
- Occasional TDY travel required
- Security Clearance/Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory
- 10-years or more work experience or a combination of education and work experience
- Familiarity with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) is preferred