Industrial Security Specialist

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Industrial Security Specialist contributes to the organization’s industrial security program and ensures the protection of classified information, controlled assets, personnel, and facilities. Reporting to the Assistant Facility Security Officer, this position will be the primary security team member at our manufacturing facility. Administers day-to-day security processes, maintains accurate records, advises employees and program teams, and contributes to compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), contractual security requirements, and applicable government guidance.

This position requires a detail-oriented & self-motivated professional with a level of discernment for prioritization to manage interactions with internal & external customers independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security clearances, including clearance initiation and maintenance, access briefings and debriefings, nondisclosure agreements, eligibility and access verification, and required updates in government security systems
• Use discretion to verify accurate and thorough clearance applications, making revision recommendations to employees when necessary
• Collect foreign travel data for all cleared employees and provide pre and post travel briefings, track and report all foreign travel activities through the government system of record
• In accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, review all employee personnel security questionnaires for accuracy and completeness
• Administrate submission of employee electronic fingerprints through SWFT
• Process incoming and outgoing cleared visit requests through DISS
• Assists with assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
• Independently evaluate security situations and apply professional judgment to determine appropriate corrective actions, mitigate risks, and resolve incidents while ensuring adherence to established security policies/procedures
• Manage visitor control activities and serve as the initial point of contact for employees, customers, government representatives, vendors, contractors, and other guests, including pre-registration, visit coordination, positive identification, access verification, badge issuance and recovery, sign-in and sign-out, host notification, escort coordination, and monitoring compliance with restricted-area requirements
• Brief visitors and escorts on site-specific requirements, including badge display, photography and recording-device restrictions, prohibited items, emergency procedures, information protection, and areas that are restricted or require continuous escort
• Supports Security team with various security forms and logs as well as adhering to corporate policies on protecting intellectual property, PII, property removal, Insider Threat program, and other such policies
• Promote a strong security culture by providing practical guidance and responding to employee questions
• Maintain security databases, personnel security files, issuing badges and provide briefings and debriefings
• Perform other duties as assigned and within the individual’s authorization, training, and access level
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial security or similar field and 2 years of related experience or 4 – 6 years of related experience without a degree
• Understanding of the government security community and information assurance processes
• Familiarity with processing of personnel security clearances, management of classified information, certification and accreditation, physical security requirements and procedures
• Computer experience using Microsoft Suite
• Proficiency in use of government security databases including, but not limited to: Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), and National Industrial Security System (NISS)
• Computer experience using Microsoft Suite
• Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government prior to selection. Active DoD-issued clearances are preferred, although not required. Selected candidates must also be able to maintain the required clearance throughout the course of their employment

• This job requires the applicant to be a "U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the FSO Program Management for Possessing Curricula in STEPP

Competencies

• Oral Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the

employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $75,000 to $85,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.