Senior Security Specialist

Senior Security SpecialistJoin a dynamic and growing security team overseeing, implementing and providing Security guidance in support of BAE Systems e-WAN executed out of the Manchester, NH facility. This position provides support across several Business Areas within BAE Systems' Electronic Systems Sector. This is an opportunity to develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment and become a part of BAE Systems, a leading company in Aerospace and Defense. As a Senior Security Specialist, you will work closely with security & program management, all levels of leadership, and both internal and external customers to support a variety of interesting and dynamic programs. This role provides onsite support for all programmatic efforts performing on the BAE Systems e-WAN. The candidate must exercise discretion and independent judgement in performing the following tasks:Interpret and enforce government and internal company security policies and provide direction and guidance to employees.Develop and implement security plans and procedures utilizing the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as any other specific programmatic instruction manualsFully understand and implement program security requirementsConduct container auditsCoordinate access management control for onboarding and offboarding programs and personnelAssist with facility construction and continued accreditation requirementsProvide classification guidance to employees, develop and provide security education and awareness training, conduct security briefings, assist with security self-inspections and audits, and investigate security incidents.Complete appropriate documentation according to company and government directivesAssist with security reviews to include Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) visits, formal self-inspections, and Staff Assistance Visits (internal audits)Additional duties/tasks as requiredRequired Education, Experience, & SkillsA current active Secret Clearnace with eligibility for a Top Secret Security ClearanceDemonstrated knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM4 or more years of work experience related to the position and a minimum of a high school diploma.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environmentCustomer focused, excellent communicator (written and verbal), and ability to work with limited supervision and proficiently able to multi-taskAbility to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions.Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsBachelors DegreeTop Secret ClearancePrevious experience with SIMSPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.Life in New Hampshire New Hampshire enjoys a coveted location in New England, with beaches, mountains, and lakes all just an hour away. The region offers outdoor recreation, outstanding schools and healthcare facilities, and many universities and colleges. Learn more about what it's like to live and work in New Hampshire.