Qualis LLC is seeking a Security Management Specialist to provide support to our government customer at Hill AFB, UT. This role is responsible for the comprehensive management and enforcement of security programs in alignment with DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM direcives. This role will oversee the complete lifecycle of information management, including the classification, safeguarding, and accountability of sensitive and classified materials. The selected candidate will be involved in administering personnel and physical security, managing access control, processing clearances, and conducting risk assessments. The role is also tasked with proactively strengthening the organization’s security posture through developing and delivering awareness training, leading incident response and investigations and ensuring continuous compliance through audits and system maintenance.

Essential Duties:

• Implement, enforce, and update DoD, USAF, MAJCOM, and Center security policies and procedures, including local SOPs, to effectively apply security regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security plans and continuous monitoring programs.
• Review, process, classify, declassify, and safeguard inbound/outbound documents and data (up to Top Secret), ensuring proper marking, handling, and destruction.
• Maintain a comprehensive document accountability system, perform inventories, process transmittal receipts, and manage the secure transfer/storage of electronic data, ensuring media sanitization.
• Understand, enforce, and apply Information Security and Operations Security (OPSEC) principles.
• Manage and administer facility access control systems, including badges, visitor escorts, and visit requests, while verifying clearances and need-to-know.
• Maintain personnel security files, assist with clearance processing and reinvestigations, monitor clearance status, and facilitate SAP Nomination Questionnaires.
• Recognize, report, and participate in the organization's insider threat program.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain physical security measures, including alarms and surveillance equipment.
• Identify, assess, analyze, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct preliminary investigations, assist with corrective actions, and participate in damage assessments.
• Support internal and external security inspections and audits, assist with responses, and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Participate in emergency response drills and implement emergency procedures.
• Develop and deliver impactful security awareness training, provide refresher training, and create awareness materials.
• Communicate security information clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Utilize, administer, and troubleshoot various security systems and software, including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance.
• Adapt to evolving security requirements and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree.
• 3-10 years of related security experience.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of Security Regulations and Policies: Deep understanding of DoD, USAF, and other relevant security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Classification Management: Ability to properly classify, declassify, and safeguard information according to established guidelines.
• Document Control: Expertise in managing and tracking classified documents, including maintaining accountability systems.
• Access Control: Proficiency in managing access control systems, verifying clearances, and processing visit requests.
• Personnel Security: Skill in maintaining personnel security files and assisting with clearance processing.
• Security Awareness Training: Ability to develop and deliver effective security awareness training programs.
• Incident Response: Skill in responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and assess security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Physical Security: Knowledge of physical security measures and the ability to monitor and maintain them.
• Information Security: Understanding of information security principles and the ability to enforce related policies.
• OPSEC: Knowledge of Operations Security principles and the ability to implement OPSEC measures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate security policies and procedures clearly.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolvesecurity-related problems.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computer systems and software, including security databases and application.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Unquestionable integrity and trustworthiness due to the sensitive nature of the information handled.
• Knowledge of Security Systems: Familiarity with security systems such as access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing security requirements and technologies.
• Knowledge of Insider Threat Programs: Ability to identify and report potential insider threats.
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify