LinQuest is seeking a Senior Area Security Representative (ASR) to work on-site at our Beavercreek, OH, location. An active Secret clearance is required. 

This customer-facing team member will help ensure the physical, network and personnel security of a cutting-edge technology program while embedded within a high-performing government-contractor team. The ASR will interface directly with the supported customer and external partners to facilitate the approval of new physical space, networks, and cleared personnel in support of the program.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and have a track record as an effective problem solver who can develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple internal and external security stakeholders. The Senior ASR should display a successful history of previous work on relevant security programs, have extensive knowledge of DoD security approval processes, and display an appropriate balance between administrative, management, and technical skills.
This team-member will be closely integrated with other team members in a common, secured physical environment. On-site support is required.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment, take broad direction on multiple tasks and work collaboratively alongside Air Force personnel and multiple industry partners.
• Draft/edit documents and facilitate physical security approvals for new secure facilities.
• Maintain/initiate personnel security records and clearances, to include the use of JADE, DISS, SWFT etc.
• Provide support to cyber-security team(s) to facilitate approvals for Authorities to Operate.
• In collaboration with the government client assist third-party partners with the above activities and ensure documentation/justification is sufficient and maintained in accordance with DoD standards.
• Find innovative solutions to emerging security issues and develop new processes as needed in support of a cutting-edge technology program.
• Conduct internal self-assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Oversee and manage government and customer audits and inspections and assist with customer and program security assessments.
• Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to issues such as protection of assets, alarm response, and access card use.
• Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems
• Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance, SOW/PWS and DD254’s.
• Develop and administer security education consistent with DoD and customer requirements and timelines.
• Maintain, support classified material accountability and records, as required.
• Establish security requirements for new facility to include processes and procedures consistent with LinQuest existing policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Develop/maintain accreditation paperwork to include PPP’s, FFC, EAP, SOP etc. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 yrs serving as an Area Security Representative (or similar position)
• Program Management Experience
• Extensive knowledge of common DoD security software (DISS, JADE, etc)
• Possess knowledge of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Volume 2 relevant to SCIF and SAPF construction, accreditation, and maintenance.
• High self-motivation, creativity and flexibility
• Ability to turn broad guidance and objectives into actionable tasks
• Ability to thrive within a multi-agency, dispersed team
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to independently derive specific tasks from broad objectives
• Ability to distill actionable information from technical documentation and personnel resources
• Strong collaboration skills
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced certification in a security-related field
• Security Certification
• Previous experience with Air Force Research Laboratory programs
• Experience managing/leading security processes within a SCIF/SAPF
• Familiarity with Atlasian suite of collaboration tools
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits