Full-Time

Security Specialist

NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen Federal Systems

201-500 employees

Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Aberdeen, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Security & Protective Services
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree desired but not required
  • Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated, relevant experience
  • Experience working in security capacity with Army, Joint Staff, and/or DoD organizations
  • Must have an active TS/SCI level security clearance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and PowerPoint
  • Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Manage access control for the secure facility, including managing, monitoring, and controlling the Security Management System (SMS)
  • Monitor for and report any subversive activities affecting classified information, the facility, or personnel
  • Monitor and control destruction of classified and sensitive information
  • Conducting security training and education
  • Use DISS/NBIS and Scattered Castles to perform personnel security functions
  • Courier classified materials
  • Create, coordinate and distribute security and safety communications
  • Develop, administer, and maintain Standard Operating Policies/Procedures for classified facilities as well as classified and/or proprietary materials, documentation, and equipment
  • Accredit and audit open storage areas in secure facilities
  • Maintain, monitor, arm, and disarm the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and review IDS reports
  • Conduct safety and security inspections as required
  • Study, understand, and implement DoD and Army security regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Prepare manuals; outline regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records
  • Grant personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials
  • Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions to be taken
  • Serve as COMSEC Local Element authorized to control COMSEC for systems within SCIF
  • Provide Safety oversight and promote safety compliance within the facility
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree desired but not required
NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen Federal Systems

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NextGen Federal Systems provides IT solutions and services to the DoD, federal government, and commercial clients. It combines services and solution development in software development, R&D, enterprise IT systems engineering, and cyber security and data management, using agile, mature processes to deliver working systems. The company differentiates itself with a defense/government domain focus, ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 certifications, and a mixed services/solutions model that emphasizes cost-effective delivery. Its goal is to help analysts and warfighters meet mission needs by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions while managing internal costs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Morgantown, West Virginia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • $22M Army contract expands NextGen's defense operations portfolio.
  • SBIR Phase III advances Air Force Weather ML platform.
  • 618th AOC contract supports USTRANSCOM requirements development.

What critics are saying

  • DARPA cancels Space-WATCH as inactive on SAM.gov within 3-6 months.
  • Booz Allen displaces NextGen on 618th AOC contracts in 12-18 months.
  • JAIC dissolution obsoletes NextGen ML via Palantir Maven in 6-12 months.

What makes NextGen Federal Systems unique

  • NextGen secured first prime DARPA Space-WATCH contract January 12, 2025.
  • NextGen partnered with Ansys for Defense and Intelligence services.
  • NextGen develops ML for eMTI data service with NGA.

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Intelligence Community News
Jan 14th, 2025
NextGen secures DARPA Space-WATCH contract

On January 12, NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) announced the award of its first prime contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Space-domain Wide Area Tracking and Characterization (Space-WATCH) program.

WVNEWS
Jul 23rd, 2024
Morgantown, West Virginia's NextGen joins forces with Ansys as a services partner

By partnering with Ansys, NextGen Federal Systems enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, officials said.

NextGen Federal Systems
Jul 23rd, 2024
NextGen Joins Forces with Ansys as a Services Partner

This collaboration formally establishes NextGen as a trusted services partner for Ansys' Defense and Intelligence market.

WVNEWS
Nov 17th, 2023
NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract

NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract.

NextGen Federal Systems
Nov 9th, 2023
NextGen Awarded 618th AOC Operational Analysis Support Contract

Through this effort, NextGen will collaborate closely with the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and directorates within the 618th AOC to facilitate the development of requirements, business rules, and metrics to capture and analyze data in light of system changes or deficiencies.