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Security Spec II
Job Description: Join a dynamic and growing security team implementing and providing Security guidance to our Electronic Systems Business Sector San Diego Technology Place campus. This is an opportunity to develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment and become a part of BAE Systems, a leading company in Aerospace and Defense.
As a Security Specialist II you will work with the FSO, Assistant FSO (AFSO) all levels of leadership, and both internal and external customers to support a variety of interesting and dynamic programs. This role provides onsite support for the site’s collateral security program.
The candidate must exercise discretion and independent judgement in performing the following tasks: • Interpret and enforce government and internal company policies as well as provide direction and guidance to employees. • Develop and implement security plans and procedures utilizing the new 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as any other specific programmatic instruction manuals • Fully understand and implement program security requirements • Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and ensuring compliance for all collateral DD254s • Assist with international requirements to include government to government shipments, foreign visitor requirements, and Export Control compliance. • Assist with facility construction and continued accreditation requirements • Provide security guidance to company personnel • Conduct security briefings as necessary • Conduct investigations and interviews of non‐compliance matters and issues relating to security violations. • Completes appropriate documentation according to company and government directives • Assist with security reviews to include Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) visits, formal self-inspections, and Staff Assistance Visits (internal audits) • Additional duties/tasks as required
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education: • 4 or more years of relevant work experience to the position and requirements with a minimum of a high school diploma or 2 or more years with an Associates Degree or higher. • Secret Security Clearance, at minimum, is required or the ability to get one • Demonstrated knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM • Ability to multitask and priortize tasks • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. • High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment • Customer focused, excellent communicator (written and verbal), and ability to work with limited supervision • Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Bachelors Degree • Top Secret Clearance • Previous experience with DISS, NISS, and SIMS • Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certificate (via CDSE) • Insider Threat Program for Industry Curriculum, INT33.CU provided by the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) or equivalent training.
Typical Education and Experience: Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience