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MITRE Industrial Security Programs (ISP) oversees the operations of classified facilities and ensures the implementation of operative security controls intended for the protection of unclassified and classified national security information (NSI) developed by or entrusted to MITRE as a member of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The department applies resources to mitigate risk across operational domains through a continuum of security administration standards, control strategies, and oversight levels that align with corporate needs and expectations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Industrial Security Specialist will:     

Assist in the security processes of Control and Accountability, Storage, Transmission, Reproduction, Disposition and Retention, Disclosure, Destruction for the protection of collateral classified material and information.

Properly account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard collateral classified information and will provide for destruction of collateral classified material IAW 32 CFR.

Ensure document control security by safeguarding classified documents in accordance with the 32 CFR Part 117 and through coordination with the McLean FSO.

Analyze classified documents to ensure proper marking.

Assist the Corporate McLean FSO with self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations and requirements.

Maintain the appropriate official system of record (SOR) accurately reflecting all accountable collateral classified material.

Assist the FSO with investigating security incidents.

Must be able to interpret security policy and provide guidance and assistance to company personnel.

Maintain security knowledge and remain current through CDSE training.

Must have strong interpersonal skills, work independently and in a team environment.

Assist with all other security-related duties as assigned by the FSO.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Must have an active Top Secret clearance.

Must have a basic understanding of the NISPOM.

Experience using DoD systems for Security, such as DISS and NISS.

Excellent organizational and communications skills, and the ability to effectively interact with staff and customers at all levels.

Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, tact, and ability to work with both the staff and MITRE leadership and external sponsors

Proven track record in managing staff to meet sponsor needs

Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences across MITRE

This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing Security Information Management System (SIMS).

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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