Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Who We Are : ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Description : ThinkTek is seeking an industrial security specialist to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This specialist position supports DCSA's risk-based industrial security oversight mission by providing impactful pre-security review research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Research sources vary but are primarily limited to commercial and government databases, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and publicly available information (PAI). Currently, due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts initiated by DCSA, a hybrid work arrangement of telework and on-site support temporarily exists.

Position Responsibilities :

• Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements.
• Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
• Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer-approved telework.
• Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP.
• Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility.
• Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations.
• The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into the administration of the NISP and provide CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at careers / .