JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a qualified Security Specialist to join our Security Services Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

You will:

• Assist with the development of industrial security practices, procedures, processes trainings, and briefings, while ensuring compliance with government policies and regulations

• Provide agile and efficient security support and customer service to all organizational groups and personnel in an extremely fast-paced, complex and rapidly evolving environment

• Work autonomously in a very busy and highly service-driven environment

• Prepare for and represent ARL in all aspects of security inspections and oversight by U.S. government (USG) agencies

This position will be filled as a level 2 or level 3 depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience. Typically requires an Associate’s degree or higher plus 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Demonstrated success handling classified materials

• Microsoft Office software, databases, and web applications

• Past success as a service-oriented team-player, with polished interpersonal and office skills

• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effectively in fast-paced environment

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Security, Risk Management/Analysis, Criminal Justice, Military Science, or Business Administration

• Security Information Management System (SIMS)

• Department of Defense (DoD) security systems such as JPAS or DISS

• Government security clearance process and requirements

• DoD or USG-based industrial security experience; as well as

• Cyber and physical security principles, including sensitive and/or controlled information, electronic access controls, alarm systems, and video surveillance

• A background in compliance, risk-management, and/or military experience

• Active government security clearance

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA .

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .

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