Director of Security

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Director of Security to lead and oversee the company’s Security Program.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide security oversight and management for multiple contracts, ensuring proper implementation of the industrial security program and full compliance with company and customer requirements.

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of security professionals. 
• Coordinate with ARS/ASRC Federal personnel and government officials at all levels to ensure compliance with NISPOM, Contract Security documents and Program Classification Guides.
• Exercise sound judgement in making critical security decisions for high-value contracts and implement procedures to prevent unauthorized access to facilities or information.
• Apply effective risk-mitigation strategies to address complex security challenges.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
• Deliver day-to-day oversight and direction to security personnel regarding program operations, personnel clearance processing, program reviews, document control and security audits.
• Oversee investigations and reporting related to security violations or infractions, including receipt/dispatch/destruction logs, mail logs and visit certifications.
• Provide expertise across personnel security, physical/industrial security, computer security, investigations and operations.
• Prepare and disseminate security requirements, guidance, and procedures.
• Guide security personnel on maintaining accurate and compliant personnel and program records and interpreting policies related to processing, dissemination and control of classified material.
• Collaborate closely with program managers, functions and management to ensure understanding of program operations.
• Develop Security Volumes for Request for Proposals.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing multiple programs to include collaborating with leadership, program leadership and other functions.
• Experience in briefing on the security status of programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the security discipline, including managing complex projects and process improvements.
• Ability to influence and present solutions/approaches.
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other government regulations (e.g. Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs) as well as customer specific policies and directives.
• Self-starter capable of independently managing tasks.
• Commitment to security and delivering the highest value to customers.
• Strong background utilizing Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations.
• Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements of ICD 705 to meet contractual needs, experience with SCIF Buildouts from start to finish.
• Proven ability to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information programs.
• Experience setting a standard for establishing the creation of initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Industrial Security Certification FSO, CPSO or CSSO training/certificate(s).
• Experience training security personnel on developing and implementing security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency action plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to capitalize on opportunities
• Member of Security Organizations/affiliations (e.g. NCMS)
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