Security Specialist

Primary Location: Denver, CO

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret w/SCI eligibility

Contingent Upon Contract Award

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking Security Specialists to provide security expertise, guidance, consultation, facilitation, and leadership in all security related functions.

NGA is a Department of Defense (DoD) combat support agency and a member of the National Intelligence Community (IC). NGA develops imagery and map-based intelligence solutions for U.S. national defense, homeland security, and safety of navigation. NGA’s mission is to “provide timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial-intelligence in support of national security.”

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Provide security expertise, guidance, consultation, facilitation, and leadership in all security related functions pertaining to:
  • Personnel security; industrial and physical security; computer investigation and awareness; security operations; and other security business.

Level 1

• Associates Degree or equivalent w/ 2 - 3 Years Direct Relevant Experience, includes >1 year within DoD/IC.
• General knowledge of security practices.
  • Knowledge may be broad based and crossing multiple markets (e.g., government, industry).
• Works closely with senior specialists or task leads. Must obtain DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification IAW DoD Manual # 3305.13M within 1 year of service start date.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Level 2

• 
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent w/ 3 - 6 Years Direct Relevant Experience, includes >2 years within DoD/IC *** and *** For Access Control Specialist Positions: Experience must include >2 years of SMS and CAC.
• General knowledge of security practices with emphasis in personnel, physical and/or industrial security.
• Experience may be broad based, crossing multiple markets (e.g., government, industry) and may also include relevant and associated certifications and knowledge of applicable tools, methodologies, or best practices.
• Works independently and closely with senior specialists or task leads. Must obtain DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification IAW DoD Manual # 3305.13M within 1 year of service start date.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Level 3

• 
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent w/ 7 - 10 Years Direct Relevant Experience, includes >3 years within DoD/IC *** and *** For Access Control Specialist Positions: Experience must include >2 years of SMS and CAC.
• Significant experience in a distinct functional or cross-functional security areas (e.g., personnel, physical, industrial security; computer investigations; classification management; operational security; security education, etc.) based on the specific needs of the task.
• Experience may be broad based, crossing multiple markets (e.g., government, industry) and may also include relevant and associated certifications and knowledge of applicable tools, methodologies, or best practices.
• Experience directing the activities of security specialists as necessary on activities related to the specified field or discipline.
• Must obtain DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification IAW DoD Manual # 3305.13M within 1 year of service start date.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Level 4

• 
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent w/ 11 - 14 Years Direct Relevant Experience, includes >5 years within DoD/IC.
• Extensive experience in a distinct functional or cross-functional security areas (e.g., personnel, physical, industrial security; computer investigations; classification management; operational security; security education, etc.) based on the specific needs of the task.
• Experience may be broad based, crossing multiple markets (e.g., government, industry) and may also include relevant and associated certifications and knowledge of applicable tools, methodologies, or best practices.
• Directs the activities of specialists or other staff as necessary related to the specified security field or security discipline.
• Must obtain DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification IAW DoD Manual # 3305.13M within 1 year of service start date.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Level 5

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent w/ >15 Years Direct Relevant Experience, includes >5 years within DoD/IC.
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) experience in a distinct functional or cross-functional security areas (e.g., personnel, physical, industrial security; computer investigations; classification management; operational security; security education, etc.) based on the specific needs of the task.
• Experience may be broad based, crossing multiple markets (e.g., government, industry) and may also include relevant and associated certifications and knowledge of applicable tools, methodologies, or best practices.
• Directs the activities of specialists or other staff as necessary related to the specified security field or security discipline.
• Must obtain DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification IAW DoD Manual # 3305.13M within 1 year of service start date.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal Office Environment

Travel

• N/A

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.