Part-Time Integrated Security Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a self-motivated, customer service-oriented, and quality conscious person who is interested in a part-time opportunity to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.  ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).  In this role, you will assist in the continuous enhancement and implementation of local security programs and procedures for classified information protection.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Assist with the intake of security matters and determination of appropriate processes; participate in the correction of security compliance issues

• Work closely with Information Assurance staff, local security team members, and peers in adjacent business areas to ensure appropriate security support across multiple offices

• Assist with the administration of local security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of ARL and the University, to include Communications Security (COMSEC), Information System Security (INFOSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC)

• Interpret security policies and directives; assist with implementation and enforcement of security procedures; provide guidance to employees regarding classification and proper marking of documents and media

• Assist in the generation of test and movement plans, and coordinate with test range personnel in support of field test activities

• Monitor visitor control and accesses; support the security of movement and test activities and classified conferences

• Assist with document control databases and verification of reproduction, distribution, destruction, and receipt records

• Assist in the preparation of all special program security inspections by U.S. government agencies, and participate in security program self-assessment initiatives, ensuring compliance with security regulations prescribed by multiple USG agencies

• May be responsible for assisting in the coordination of construction activities to meet security standards

Minimal educational requirements include an Associate’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Desire and drive to learn, adapt, and develop practical skills in industrial security principles, including COMSEC, INFOSEC, and OPSEC

• Proven success in an environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

• Demonstrated ability to work through difficult problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution

Your working location will be fully on-site, based in State College, PA. This position will require frequent travel to our Reston, Virginia location. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. 

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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