Security Admin 2 - Tysons, VA

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Active clearance within the last 24 months preferred. None DoD reciprocal clearances are considered after verification.

Responsibilities

The Security Administrator II will collaborate with members of the Corporate Security Team to ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community program security directives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to continue your career in the Naional Industrial Security Base while enhancing your experience and improving knowledge needed to sustain lengthy career in National Security.

In addition, this position will play an integral role in supporting the expansion and re-alignment of the security service center with the potential to evolve into an AFSO (Assistant FSO) supportive role. The Security Administrator II will report directly to the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Daily Duties and responsibilities will be:

• Serve as an Escort within restricted spaces.
• Review and maintain access control systems.
• Ensure employee and visitor credentials are issued and monitored.
• Prepare and process visit authorization requests/letters (VAR's/VALs).
• PerSec (Personnel Security) administrative functions to include, but not limited to:
• DISS administrative functions - submit visit authorization, in-process, indoctrinate, debrief, out-process employees, submit CSR's, and generating reports
• Communicate status updates to the FSO, Program Leaders, Employees undergoing eligibility vetting and respond to general service center inquiries.
• Keep the FSO apprised of and aligned with all program security concerns and tasks.
• Perform security briefings/debriefings
• Process requests for special accesses
• Submit electronic fingerprints through SWFT
• Manage document control database (SIMS) for incoming and outgoing classified material. Ensure all classified material is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed in accordance with the NISPOM and contractual requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Active clearance within the last 24 months preferred. None DoD reciprocal clearances are considered after verification.
• Minimum of 6+ years as a PerSec (Personnel Security) administrator.
• Experience in a high-paced corporate environment.
• Experience working in security service center a plus.
• Supports teamwork, partnership and open communication.
• Executes responsibilities with urgency, sound judgement, and the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
• Must be flexible - adapt to changes in the work environment and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress, despite numerous interruptions
• Accuracy and attention to detail, critical.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing
• Must have a positive "can do" attitude and be willing to "jump in."
• Must have strong multitasking skills
• Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Personnel Security, Government or Industry Experience
• Proficiency in DISS, NISS, and ACCS,
• Knowledge and working implementation of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR Part 117).
• Experience with SIMS, Trust Visitor, C•Cure, First Advantage, or similar PerSec platforms,
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills and the ability to relay technical information to others
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid-time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Identify and understand the speech of another person