Senior Security Specialist

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a diligent Senior Security Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs CO. Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain

This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring a selfsustaining qualified security professional for SCI and collateral activities. The primary mission is to mitigate risk and promote the safety and security of company personnel and assets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with the FSO in establishing maintaining updating and operating a comprehensive security program with strict compliance with US government and company security policies processes and procedures.
• Administer the daytoday security operations of the Colorado Springs facility industrial security program with oversight from the FSO as well as multiple offsite locations to include but not limited to:
• Providing security prescreens initial security training for new hires special access briefings (ex: North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO initial/annual briefs) courier training annual refresher briefings and debriefings for departing team members.
• Tracking and appropriate reporting of Security Executive Agent Directive 3 (SEAD3 requirements (ex: pre/post foreign travel).
• Supporting the physical security of the facility; badging perimeter checks signage visitor and visit request processing access control and onsite security activities. Able to be the primary response to afterhours alarms and emergency conditions.
• Oversee and assist with classified meetings coordinating with meeting host(s) and local administrative team.
• Maintaining/initiating personnel security records and clearances for collateral and SCI related programs by using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) system and eApplication (eAPP).
• Assist in conducting selfinspections/team member interviews and apply necessary mitigations.
• Interface with company program managers/leads and develop/maintain liaisons with US government program security officers.
• Aiding the FSO with the review and issuance of prime/subcontract DD Form 254s DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications.
• Be the Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Manager which will entail maintaining secure equipment (i.e. secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories enforcing compliance with COMSEC standards and related requirements provide training and security education to personnel in COMSEC operating procedures and the use of related equipment conduct inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight.
• Lead security container custodian: manage access and document control/accountability verify classified shipping addresses in the National Industrial Security System (NISS) provide training ship and receive classified material aid with classification guidance to team members.
• Submit and maintain SCI nomination packages and billet rosters.
• Thoroughly investigate potential security incidents/violations and report it to the FSO.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.
• No formal supervisory responsibility
• No formal mentoring or advisory responsibilities; provides informal task guidance to new/less experienced team members

Required Education & Experience:

• 3 years of experience as a Security Professional
• Associates degree (additional relative experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of degree)
• Certificate of completion of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)/Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) course Facility Security Officer (FSO) Program Management for Possessing Facilities.
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM and other national level security directives.
• Demonstrated expertise utilizing DISS SWFT and eAPP.
• Adept of current DCSA/National Security Agency (NSA) security policy procedures and reviews.
• Capable of climbing ladders to conduct physical security checks and lifting large packages for shipping
• Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to security operations.
• Skilled in multitasking in a variety of complex and indepth tasks.
• Customer/team oriented and able to function with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure possess good problemsolving and communication skills and be able to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.
• Proficient briefer capable of training large numbers of personnel.
• Highly organized and have advanced oral and written communication skills strong computer skills in MS Suite.
• Ability to work independently or in group settings.
• Critically analyze situations and use good judgement to solve complex and indepth tasks.
• Maintain and update security databases (i.e. Security Information Management SIMS internal data repository Lenel access control system).
• Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain

Desired Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be a selfstarter with initiative to work independently and interact with personnel and government customer(s)
• Ability to work with limited direction and handle multiple projects on short timelines
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a fastpaced multicompartmented work environment
• Capability to prepare reports and briefings
• Some experience with NBIS and NISS
• Understanding of cybersecurity specifically knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements
• Familiarity with SIMS and Distributed Information Security (INFOSEC) Accounting System (DIAS) security software
• Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition
• Relevant industry recognized certificationBasic knowledge of DoDM 5105.21 Volumes 13 ICDs
• Awareness of DCSA accredited Open Storage Areas (formerly known as Closed Areas)

Work performed in the area of security is performed in accordance with DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency) 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and the Intelligence Community Directives and/or other applicable agencies which conduct regular security audits and/or investigations. While there are no absolute certification requirements individuals are expected to remain current in their knowledge of security via online training/other means offered through DCSA or other industry recognized educational services researching and following current events related to security and /or through professional networking security groups.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 020

• Working Hours: Standard fulltime 40 hours per week)

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

*For Colorado only The salary for this position ranges from approximately $90000 to $135000.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.