Sierra Nevada Corporation

Security Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corporation$72K — $99K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of experience in a related field needed.
  • Active security clearance required, with ability to maintain SCI or SAP accesses.
  • Basic understanding of security compliance and regulations is essential.
  • Strong verbal and electronic communication skills necessary.
  • Self-motivated individual with a willingness to learn expected.
  • Strong attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Provide security customer support to personnel, visitors, and customers.
  • Execute administrative processes to protect classified and sensitive information.
  • Safeguard classified materials in compliance with policies.
  • Support the development and delivery of security awareness training.
  • Participate in security compliance assessments and audits.
  • Maintain accurate security documentation and records.
  • Respond to security incidents and assist with investigations.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Life insurance coverage included.
  • 3 weeks paid time off offered annually.
  • Tuition reimbursement available for continued education.
Full Job Description
As a Security Specialist II, you will support SNC's Security Program in the protection of company and customer information, assets, and personnel. Your role will focus on executing established security processes, handling sensitive and classified materials, supporting compliance requirements, and contributing to security awareness training initiatives. Additionally, you will be involved in personnel security, document control, and physical security. You will also have the opportunity to expand your security knowledge across a wide range of security disciplines and participate in internal security working groups and special project initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide Security customer support to SNC personnel, visitors and customers.
  • Execute administrative security processes and procedures to protect classified and sensitive information.
  • Handle and safeguard classified materials, ensuring compliance with government and company policies.
  • Support security awareness education and training activities.
  • Participate in security compliance assessments and audits.
  • Maintain security documentation and records.
  • Respond to security incidents and support investigations.
  • Assist with visitor control and facility security.
  • Support the development of security policies and procedures.


Qualifications you Must Have:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Active security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain any SCI or SAP accesses required for the role.
  • Basic understanding of security compliance and regulations.
  • Strong verbal and electronic communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn.
  • Strong attention to detail.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience in the Military or Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • Familiarity with industrial security regulations and best practices.
  • Knowledge of 32 CFR 117: National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) or SCI/SAP regulations applicable to the role.
  • Experience with access control/visit control/badge management systems and software.


Essential Functions:
  • Must be able to handle classified information securely. **Remove for Technical Security Specialist
  • Ability to work in an office environment, with occasional travel as required.
  • Capable of sitting for extended periods and working on a computer.
  • Dexterity to handle documents and perform electronic data entry.


This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $34.90 - $47.99. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
Learn more about Sierra Nevada Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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