Security Specialist

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Specialist for our Waterford, CT office.What you will be doingAssist in maintaining classified accountability program, oversee secure storage, conduct semi-annual inventory of accountable classified material.Ensure that all classified materials held by the site are compliant with the regulations and directives which govern marking, handling, controlling, removing, transporting, sanitizing, reusing, and destroying classified information and equipment containing classified information. Perform indoctrination briefings for current and newly assigned personnel, instructing them on requirements for safeguarding program documentation and facility security policies.Perform Personnel Security processes to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses and reporting.Process incoming and outgoing visit authorizations for personnel assigned to contracts that require cleared accessDefine, update, maintain and produce reports from DISS, NISS and NBIS databasesAdminister Security Education/Training to cleared personnelConduct briefing/debriefing of individuals requiring access as required.Participate in security self-assessments and audits.Participate in and be knowledgeable of Insider Threat Awareness program as required by the NISPOM. The Opportunities of Employee-OwnershipProviding important support to various projects and key systems across the company.Salary ranges between $65,000-$95,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria. Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includesFlexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.Paid Time Off401(k) Plan with company matchEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Special Performance and Retention Bonus ProgramHealth and Dental InsuranceDependent Care Assistance Plan Health Care Reimbursement Plan Employee Referral Bonus ProgramProfessional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills ProgramRelocation AssistanceRequired qualificationsBachelor’s degree with 3 years of related experience OR 5 years of related experience5+ years of experience in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)Experience using position-specific tools such as DISS, NBIS, NISSExcellent written communication, report writing and presentation skillsMust be a U.S. citizen, possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance* Preferred, but not required experience in the followingExperience using position-specific tools such as SWFT, SIMS (or similar security database)Experience using/maintaining Security-in-Depth controls and reportingMaintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law.This job is not available to residents of New York City because of local law restrictions there.Drug Testing Employerwww.sonalysts.com