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Security Specialist-Junior
Summary
Title:Security Specialist-Junior
ID:1303-SECSPEC10819202
Department/Contract :AARDT&E- Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
SCA:No
Required Clearance Level:Secret
Job Type:Full-time
Physical Location:Patuxent River, MD
Description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

 

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

 

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

 

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Security Specialist-Junior to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The salary range of this position is $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

 

About the location: 

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

 

Position Background:

The Digital Analytics, Infrastructure, and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group is at the cutting edge of Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (AARDT&E). Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to work seamlessly together, enabling comprehensive testing and evaluation of aircraft and weapons systems across the Department of Defense. What sets the DAiTA Group apart is our exceptional ability to mitigate program risks by crafting intricate battlespace environments where cutting-edge concepts, advanced hardware, and skilled warfighters can dive into the missions of both today and the future. The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department is at the heart of this innovative ecosystem. This team is the driving force behind the research, development, management, design, documentation, fabrication, installation, integration, testing, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of the Air Combat Environment Test Facility (ACETEF) and other DAiTA AARDT&E capabilities, laboratories, and facilities. With IBST at the helm, we're not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

 

A typical day as a Security Specialist-Junior may include:

  • Meets the requirements of DoD 5205.07 volumes 1-4 for one or more Special Access Programs (SAP) within the Combined Security Office (CSO)
  • Initiates, processes and tracks personnel security actions such as Personnel Access Requests (PARs), nominations for employees to special programs, foreign travel, contact reports, briefings and debriefings
  • Interfaces with customer counterparts in a tactful, diplomatic and professional manner
  • Creates needed procedures for the secure and successful execution of assigned program(s)
  • Administers and controls classified material following the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
  • Plans and supervises the building and accreditation of secure facilities following Intelligence Community Directive 705

 

Must-haves:

  • BS Degree
  • Experience with MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Willingness to work in a secure environment with limited to no access of personal electronic devices
  • The ability to obtain and maintain SAP and/or SCI access as required
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance-Secret Clearance required to start

 

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with JADE
  • Demonstrated experience with the application of the U.S. Government security standards of 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives, Security Executive Agent Directives and the DoD SAP Security Manual 5205.07 (Volumes 1-4)
  • High level of understanding and experience with the application of the ICD-705 Technical Specifications, including but not limited to intrusion detection systems, access control devices, TEMPEST requirements, drawings/specifications, etc.
  • Understanding of advanced security principles and government special security regulations

 

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

 

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in a chamber for a majority of their day, on site versus in an office. The physical environment also requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for part of the day.

 

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

 

The employee is required to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.

 

Refer a friend:

We’re always on the lookout for top talent. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please share our post with them!

 

Here’s an added perk: If you’re a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired, you could earn a referral bonus!

 

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

 

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
  • Generous tuition and training assistance program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on bonuses
  • Employee longevity recognition
  • Community involvement and outreach
  • Team building events
  • Recognition program
  • Wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mobile service discount
  • Fitness reimbursement program

 

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.


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Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.
 

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