Industrial Security Specialist II

Company Information

Twenty‑Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high‑performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services for the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, the company supports national security and is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., a global high‑technology firm. The Warfighter Systems business operates in Roanoke Valley, Virginia, focusing on low‑light sensor technology, image intensifiers, and night‑vision goggle systems for the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries.

Job Summary

The Industrial Security Specialist II, under the direction of the EFW Facility Security Officer, assists in maintaining and managing the overall security posture of the company and ensures compliance with Department of Defense and State requirements as outlined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Direct and manage the identification system for all employees, service and technical representatives, contractors, and visitors.
• Provide and manage guard services, ensuring the facility is protected and controlled.
• Maintain and manage security requirements for DoD classified contracts and keep current records of all DD254s.
• Support all industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company regulations.
• Communicate security requirements to site staff in both written and oral formats.
• Maintain the Joint Personnel Adjudication System and assist employees with its completion.
• Oversee background and reference checks on company employees.
• Participate in investigations involving fraud, theft, sabotage, espionage, subversive activities, or employee misconduct.
• Review classified contracts to ensure proper security guidance is received from the government.
• Ensure the Company Security Manual, which outlines security regulations for employees, is maintained.
• Design, establish, and apply standard practices for all industrial security functions.
• Interpret standard practices as they relate to industrial security.
• Assist with receipt and processing of visit requests and contact reports required by the Special Security Agreement and Visitation Approval Procedure Agreement.
• Provide information for the quarterly report to the Government Security Committee.
• Remain aware of the use of classified information systems.
• Envoke security actions as needed to remain in compliance with all security policies.
• Attend site inspections, training development, outside business relationships, Government Security Committee meetings, Defense Security Service sessions, and coordinate with functional leaders, other site security officers, law‑enforcement personnel, and representatives from the Department of Defense, Department of State, and any branch of the Armed Services as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Associate’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Specific degree field required: Industrial Security.
• Safety training as dictated by the Safety Department.
• Effective communication with site staff and managers.
• Initiate and follow through on special projects to completion.
• Ability to implement company‑wide security policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive security audits.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of corrective actions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life & AD&D insurances available.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits: longer‑term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

Schedule

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.