Integrated Security Specialist

About the role

We are searching for an experienced, organized, positive, and self-motivated Integrated Security Specialist to join our DevSecOps Department in San Diego, CA, in the Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation (JMIE) Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Responsibilities

• Administer advanced security architectures for new technology programs across the spectrum of classification
• Facilitate intelligence requests to obtain state-of-the-world, rest-of-the-world, and state-of-the-art technology/capability status
• Aid with the research and recommendations of long and short-term program protection strategies and tactics for new and established programs
• Address program extensions or changes in program direction
• Administer appropriate security requirements, (e.g. COMSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC, etc.) analysis, and procedures relative to specific technology programs
• Provide guidance and suggestions for improvement as appropriate; administer security requirements for breaches
• Prepare and issue DD 254s to appropriate contractors and contracting agents
• Provide guidance of Executive Order 13526, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Information Security Manuals, DoD SAP Security Manuals, and Technical Area Protection Plan (TAPP)
• Oversee the creation, coordination, and updates to program security documents and program protection implementation plans
• Assess and coordinate performer created protection plans
• Develop and present briefings to leadership
• Assist with public release document security reviews for assigned programs

Requirements

• Program security compliance across multiple global venues and node locations
• Security support for sensitive tests, field activities, and program lifecycle events
• Quality control reviews of program security documentation including Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Concept of Operations plans (CONOPS), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, test and transportation plans, Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs)
• Security architecture and Program Protection Plans (P2) for advanced R&D and acquisition programs across multiple classification levels, including documentation lifecycle
• Risk management, security strategy, and execution timelines for complex defense technologies
• Public release review for classified and controlled information
• Success in collaborations with government customers where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• DD 254 creation for classified efforts
• Active security clearance, at the TS/SCI level

Qualifications

• Advanced Professional: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Senior Professional: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Skills

• Program security compliance across multiple global venues and node locations
• Security support for sensitive tests, field activities, and program lifecycle events
• Quality control reviews of program security documentation including Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Concept of Operations plans (CONOPS), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, test and transportation plans, Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs)
• Security architecture and Program Protection Plans (P2) for advanced R&D and acquisition programs across multiple classification levels, including documentation lifecycle
• Risk management, security strategy, and execution timelines for complex defense technologies
• Public release review for classified and controlled information
• Success in collaborations with government customers where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• DD 254 creation for classified efforts
• Active security clearance, at the TS/SCI level

Benefits

• Salary range: $100,136.00 - $197,604.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for eligible spouses and children

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $100,136.00 - $197,604.00. This salary range includes an adjustment based on required geographic work location.

Schedule

Your working location will be fully onsite in San Diego, CA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require frequent travel to remote locations.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager during the interview process. For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.