Security Specialist

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist - TS/SCI clearance in the Springfield, VA location and this position is required to be onsite.  This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• What You'll Do
• The Security Specialist assists the Security Support Lead in the execution of all security-related functions. The Security Specialist will be responsible for functions related to the following security areas: physical security, industrial security, information security, personnel security, and cyber security. The Security Specialist will possess knowledge of collateral, SCI, and SAP security regulations.
• Responsibilities
• The Security Specialist must have experience in solving DoD and DoN security problems.
• Shall have demonstrated experience in managing special access programs, insider threat programs, and security education/training awareness programs.
• The Security Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative security support.
• The Security Specialist will be responsible for tracking memoranda of agreements, transition plans, co-utilization agreements, classifications guides, and other security documentation as required.
• The Security Specialist will assist in conducting facility security self-reviews annually and providing corrective action plans as necessary.
• The Security Specialist will establish and maintain an electronic database for all program facilities and personnel.
• Subject matter expertise is highly desired in the use of the Security Information Management Systems (SIMS) software application.

Qualifications

• Position Qualifications
• Shall have 2 or more years of security specialist experience.
• Shall have 2 or more years of experience using Microsoft Office application suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).
• Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Security Clearance Requirements
• This position will require U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance. This position will require the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• The position requires to be onsite due to the classified nature/location of the program.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.