Security Officer

Security OfficerApply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Security Officer at GDIT. Here, you'll support solving some of our clients' biggest challenges and help us grow the business.As a Security Officer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Security Officer joining our team to protect classified government information, monitor security procedures, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical and administrative security systems and procedures.How a Security Officer will make an impact:Administer and coordinate the DoD security program and all related security activities for the security team, ensuring full compliance with government regulations as well as company policies and procedures.Support employees throughout the personnel security clearance process, providing guidance, documentation, and follow-through to facility timely adjudication.Maintain and update security information within automated systems, preparing accurate and timely reports as required.Daily management of personnel security, document, and visitor control.Participate in special projects, as assigned, contributing security expertise and operational supportMaintain and update physical security knowledge of the facility to include but not limited to, badging, secure area access, management and response.Daily use of security systems such as NCAISS, e-APP, NISS, SWFT, FIELD PRINT, NBIS and DISS.Successful candidates will be tasked to utilize the SIMS security database to capture actions, update records and ensure overall data integrity.Collaborating with other departments (Human Resources, IT, Program Management) to implement appropriate security controls, investigations and manage Insider Risk concerns as they arise.Process and protect personally identifiable information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other sensitive, personal information with regards to reporting responsibilities in a professional mannerWhat you'll need to succeed:Education: High School Diploma with 4+ years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of experienceExperience: The selected candidate should have at least 4+ years of experience with a High School diploma OR 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degreeAptitude for being mentored, trained and shadowing to gain proficiency in systems such as NCAISS, e-APP, NISS, NBIS, SWFT, FIELD PRINT, DISS, and SIMS over the first 6-12 monthsStrong interest in building a career in industrial security and willingness to learn new systems, tools, and procedures with guidance and supportStrong administrative and organizational capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSixty (60) days post hire, candidate will need to successfully complete DCSA FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculumPreferred Skills: Familiarity and use of the SIMS database.Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) in Falls Church, VirginiaUS Citizenship RequiredClearance: Must have a Secret clearance to start and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearanceCandidates are not expected to be experts in every listed system or requirement; if you meet most qualifications and are eager to learn, we encourage you to applyGDIT is your place:Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysThe likely hourly rate for this position is between $25.63 - $28.20. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Travel Required: Less than 10%Telecommuting Options: HybridWork Location: USA VA Falls ChurchAdditional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDITOur benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identify Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.