Program Protection and Security Engineer

Location

Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA | United States

Job description

Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services and government relations consulting firm representing leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries. As an SBA-certified HUBZone company, Velos incorporates technical prowess into the execution of corporate strategies and business development experience, providing clients with reliable, cost effective, and maximum impact solutions. Velos also provides multi-discipline engineering and technical services to agencies such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Velos is seeking a Program Protection and Security Engineer to provide program security and protection in the development and execution of a portfolio of classified acquisition programs.

This is an onsite position in Chantilly, VA with no ability to telework.

Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:

• Manage and administer all security aspects for multiple programs, including implementing physical, program, facility and information security requirements to ensure compliance with NISPOM, DCIDs, ICDs, federal security regulations and information security requirements.
• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified materials, documents, and equipment
• Develop, write and review security documentation and provide guidance and assistance for all security levels including collateral and SCI information
• Identify and document program security risks and mitigation procedures, and develop protocols for monitoring and identifying security probe / access atempt and security breach activity
• Investigate and manage security incidents and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
• Conduct SCI Indoctrination briefings and educational training for new and current employees and coordinate security debriefings as necessary;
• Conduct candidate pre-screen interviews and serve as an integral participant in the recruiting process
• Provide proposal support, as needed to include writing Security Volumes (Prior experience authoring security volumes is a plus)
• Be an active member of the security team
• Assist with preparing clearance request packages

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10 years experience in program security, with at least 3 of those years working in the Intelligence Community
• Working knowledge of the NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and Executive Orders, to ensure security compliance
• Knowledge of the various security disciplines such as physical security, personnel security, information system security and industrial security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs
• Candidate should have excellent communication, judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and identify solutions

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors and three (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and one (6) years or more experience; Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos (VEE-los), meaning "arrow" in Greek, truly symbolizes who we are as a company. We provide the perfect combination of agile, highly talented engineering and technical support with decades of market analysis and strategic planning experience - providing invaluable capabilities from strategy development through program execution. Whether we are leading an effort or part of a team, Velos always hits the mark!

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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