What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personnel Security Specialist position at Hyertek?
About Us: HyerTek is a Washington-based technology company, delivering innovative and customized solutions to federal government clients and commercial enterprises. Our expertise spans data analytics, cloud computing, collaboration, human-centered design, and training.
About Us (Really): Now that the official introduction is out of the way, let's get to the things you care about and want in an employer. We know the phrase "rapidly growing" is overused in the Small Business world, but with us, it's the truth. Founded in 2016, we've climbed our way from a one-man show to being a recognized, reputable name across multiple federal agencies.
What does that mean for you? You'll be joining a company that has the maturity to give you the resources for success, while being small enough that you are able to make significant contributions without having to climb corporate ladders. Furthermore, you'll be under the direction of a leadership team who actually practice what they preach and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. In other words, no Mystery CEO who is out of touch with the company and its people. You'll have support from the top and extra hands when you need them.
Security Specialist
The Security Specialist is responsible for performing compliance reviews, technical assessments, and corrective action validation activities to support organizational security objectives. This role involves conducting research and reviewing investigations from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), as well as supporting the Government Security Officer with tracking and reporting key security metrics. The ideal candidate will have experience in security and suitability assessment and mitigation, along with strong communication, organizational, and writing skills to effectively articulate and report findings.
General Responsibilities:
- Conduct compliance reviews and technical assessments to ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
- Perform corrective action validation to confirm that identified security issues have been effectively addressed.
- Research and review security investigations from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and provide analysis of findings.
- Support the Government Security Officer in tracking, analyzing, and reporting security metrics.
- Assist in developing and implementing security protocols, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide recommendations for mitigating security risks and improving security posture.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation of compliance findings, assessments, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address security concerns and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Experience Requirements:
- 2 years of experience with federal security and suitability assessment, mitigation, and compliance.
- US citizen with existing active Secret clearance or at minimum, eligible for Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills to articulate security findings and recommendations clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with security policies, procedures, and best practices, including federal security regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in tracking and reporting metrics related to security performance and compliance.
Total Rewards at HyerTek: We care about the wellbeing of our people, and we've curated a competitive benefits package including various medical, dental, and vision plan options based on you and your family's needs. We also offer a 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match. Optional offerings include short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and additional coverage options. Our workdays are generally very flexible to help employees take care of themselves. We also provide 3 weeks of paid time-off plans and 10 paid holidays, and an incentive program for achieving professional and technical certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
HyerTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.