Security Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Security Specialist works under the guidance of the  Senior Global Security Manager or their designee and will perform the tasks required in the day-to-day security administration, management, and operations for his or her assigned division. The Security Specialist is responsible for assisting  Security Managers and the Senior Global Security Manager in maintaining a secure environment for the execution of work in a controlled facility. The Security Specialist must hold a security clearance equal to or greater than the highest clearance level of their assigned division.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of additional access security policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with the approved regulations. 
• Review and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and security plans (e.g. Program Security Plans, Standard Practice Procedures).
• Ensure proper security classification markings, safeguarding, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified materials.
• Conduct initial and annual security training and briefings, including indoctrinations and debriefings for personnel with additional access.
• Coordinate access requests, visit authorizations, and personnel security actions in support of additional access programs.
• Monitor and maintain physical security measures secure areas, including intrusion detection systems and access control.
• Assist with security audits, self-inspections, and customer security reviews and assessments.
• Interface with customer security representatives and participate in security meetings.
• Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and compromises, following established protocols.
• Maintain personnel security files, additional access program rosters, and related documentation in secure formats.
• Assist with Personnel Security responsibilities within the Nomination,  Indoctrination, and Foreign Travel processes.
• Ensure that personnel processed for additional access to a division meet the prerequisite nomination requirements.
• Assist with initial division indoctrination of employees after access approval and assist with re-briefing and debriefing as required.
• Review and process all proposed foreign travel itineraries of division personnel.
• Conduct pre and post-travel briefings/debriefings.
• Assist with the evaluation of foreign travel trends for division personnel.
• Receive/forward reportable information on division personnel to the Security Manager, Senior Global Security Manager or their designee.

Qualifications

• Must be aware of present-day security issues.
• Knowledge of the other security disciplines, including information security and physical security.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to balance and prioritize work.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Hands-on working knowledge and experience in DoD security directives, Instructions, Manuals and computer systems.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• 3+ years of proven security experience with BS or BA in a security or business-related field.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with DoD security directives, Instructions, Manuals and systems.
• Experience with the handling of Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
• Experience in the preparation of DD254 forms.
• Active SECRET level security clearance with the ability to gain additional access and a Top-Secret level clearance within one-year.
• Standard first shift hours, off-shift support as needed to accomplish tasks. 40+ hours per week.
• Travel - Approximately 5%

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state, and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation