Security Administrator jobs in Malden, MA

Who are we?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of national security.

• Mission - The Security Services Department’s (SSD) undertakes the responsibility of identifying and countering security threats to MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of developing game-changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats.

Culture – We foster an inclusive, open, and opportunity-filled environment of empowered team members from diverse backgrounds

What will you do?

Join a team of security professionals driven to solve complex security problems in support of the Laboratory’s Personnel Security Services Center (PSSC), ensuring the Laboratory workforce is appropriately vetted and meets the Government’s standard as security clearance holders.

• Commercial Background Investigations: Support the Personnel Security Assurance Program by assisting with the processing of Commercial Background Investigations
• Security Clearance Processing: Provide security clearance assistance to a complete range of Laboratory and external personnel, vendors, and senior management
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor and execute on actionable items relating to mandated Government reporting
• Record Keeping: Track and maintain personnel security records and detailed program metrics
• Enable the Mission: Process special access briefings, debriefings, biometrics recording, and access requests
• Security Triage: Provide guidance regarding DoD security clearances and DD-254 contract specifications
• Efficiency Improvements: Develop office process change and enhancement efforts for efficiencies, as well as implementation of, and acclimation to, new Government requirements  

How will you grow?

You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong.

• Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement
• Education/Training: Career development, mentorship, in-house and external courses
• Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership, Departments and Technical Divisions
• Community: Participation is encouraged for Laboratory social events, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), clubs and study groups, volunteering and community service projects

What you need/requirements:

To work with MITLL, all employees must meet certain basic requirements.

• General experience: 1-2 years of work experience (including military), or college education (or a combination)
• Regulatory compliance experience: The ability to read, understand and apply government regulation, policies and procedure (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.).
• A minimum of a current in-scope Secret security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Successfully pass a background check
• Valid COVID-19 vaccination (to include a booster shot)

Ideally, you will have:

The Laboratory values experiences from diverse backgrounds and occupations. The most successful candidates will have the following skills and qualifications.

• A positive and team-focused mentality: We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join a fast-paced and mission-oriented team.
• Personnel security experience: The ability to read, understand and apply government regulation, policies and procedure as they apply to personnel vetting and adjudication for access to sensitive information.
• Security mindset: Understanding of how to manage risk so as to achieve business objectives while protecting national security information.
• Valued competencies: Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail.
• Computer skills: Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS (Defense Information Security System). Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.