Principal Security Analyst

LinQuest is seeking a Principal Security Analyst to join our team at our office in Herndon, VA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring self-sustaining qualified security professional for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Collateral activities.

The individual will serve as the ACSSO/AFSO and will work in a dynamic environment supporting assigned contractor team(s) at company contractor facility to effectively interact with DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners. The ACSSO/AFSO will support the CSSO/FSO the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for those assigned programs. The ACSSO will support interfacing with government agencies and prime and subcontractor companies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements. Must be proficient and capable of execution of duties pertaining to personnel, physical, and information security. Implement security processes necessary to protect classified information, with strict adherence to 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, ICDs and other applicable Executive Order and DOD regulations. Must have leadership skills, be capable of managing/working with a team of security professionals and Government/Contractor Program Managers, prioritizing tasks and managing workloads while applying risk mitigation methodologies.

Responsibilities will include:

Security Management

• Work directly with Program Manager (PM) to ensure a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of assigned programs.
• Assist in the development of Program Protection Plans (PPPs), OPSEC Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance (SCG).
• Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes.
• Develop, maintain, and administer Operations Security by identifying critical information, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and applying appropriate mitigation methods.
• Maintain/initiate personnel security records and clearances for collateral, SAP, and SCI related programs to include the use of Scatter Castles, DISS, SWFT, JADE and NISS.
• Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PAR and SCI nominations
• Conduct pre and post-foreign travel briefings/debriefings and reviews all foreign travel itineraries of program-accessed personnel.
• Monitor organizations employee Personal Security Clearances. Initiate initial/periodic re-investigations and manage incident reporting/reportable information program and take immediate action when new adverse or questionable information is discovered regarding an individual with current access.

Physical Security

• Possess knowledge of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Volume 2 relevant to SCIF and SAPF construction, accreditation, and maintenance.
• Assist in the management of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) in accordance with DoD and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2050 compliance standard.
• Availability to respond to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions.
• Maintain a visitor control program, process incoming and outgoing visit certifications.

Information Security

• Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation.
• Assist in conducting semi-annual inventory of accountable classified material.
• Administer written procedures as well as monitoring procedures for reproduction and destruction.
• Establish and oversee specialized procedures for transmission of SCI materials.
• Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage classified courier transportation plans for government approval and detailed courier instructions/training to designated couriers.
• Serve as Communications Security (COMSEC) alternate custodian

Security Education & Training

• Develop/conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.
• Operate and maintain security education, training and awareness programs including indoctrinations, annual refresher training, debriefings, and event specific training.
• Be a proficient briefer capable of training large numbers of personnel.
• Ensure the SETA program meets specific and unique requirements.
• Deliver country-specific threat/defensive briefs to personnel travelling to foreign countries.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or a combination of education, training, certification, and/or 7+ years experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted for the degree.
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience being actively involved in Industry and government security forums and providing industry feedback to policy changes.
• Understanding and proficiency of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other applicable Executive Orders and Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) manuals and regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure, possess good problem-solving skills, and be able to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.
• Ability to build customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems and ensures commitments to customers are met.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be a self-starter with initiative to work independently and interact with personnel and government customer(s).
• Intermediate competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience to expand across multiple security disciplines (Personnel, Information, Physical, Industrial Security) and environments (Operational, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, Command and Control).
• Basic understanding of Cyber Security, specifically knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security requirements.
• Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition.
• Ability to work with limited direction and handle multiple projects on short timelines.
• Capability to prepare reports and briefings.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.