Security Analyst

About the role

Aquila Technology is seeking a Security Analyst to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Security Analyst will work with a team who’s overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the organization's mission of developing game-changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. The Special Security Representative will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government security requirements and providing continuous security support to mission-critical program operations. This position is critical to protecting classified information and program assets, maintaining regulatory compliance, mitigating security risks, and enabling successful mission execution.

Responsibilities

• Administering facility access control and physical security measures.
• Developing and implementing Construction Security Plans (CSPs) for construction and renovation activities.
• Managing the creation, transfer, accountability, and destruction of classified materials and digital media.
• Conducting personnel security activities, including indoctrinations, debriefings, security file maintenance, reporting requirements, and visit coordination.
• Delivering security education, annual training, access briefings, and Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness programs.
• Investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining compliance with operational security requirements and emergency action plans.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing operational and mission requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years as a CPSO, CSSO, TSCO, or PSO or in a comparable security role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD SAP and SCI security requirements, Intelligence Community directives, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), applicable ICDs, and related government security policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience (minimum 3 years).
• Experience with security management systems and government databases, including SIMS and DISS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.