Area Security Representative (ASR)

This customer-facing team member will help ensure the physical, network and personnel security of a cutting-edge technology program while embedded within a high-performing government-contractor team. The ASR will interface directly with the supported customer and external partners to facilitate the approval of new physical space, networks, and cleared personnel in support of the program.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills and have a track record as an effective problem solver who can develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple internal and external security stakeholders. The ASR should display a successful history of previous work on relevant security programs, have knowledge of DoD security approval processes, and display an appropriate balance between administrative, management, and technical skills.

This team-member will be closely integrated with other team members in a common, secured physical environment. Hybrid-On-site support is required.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment, take broad direction on multiple tasks and work collaboratively alongside Air Force personnel and multiple industry partners.
• Draft/edit documents and facilitate physical security approvals for new secure facilities.
• Maintain/initiate personnel security records and clearances, to include the use of JADE, DISS, SWFT etc.
• Provide support to cyber-security team(s) to facilitate approvals for Authorities to Operate.
• In collaboration with the government client assist third-party partners with the above activities and ensure documentation/justification is sufficient and maintained in accordance with DoD standards.
• Find innovative solutions to emerging security issues and develop new processes as needed in support of a cutting-edge technology program.
• Conduct internal self-assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Support government and customer audits and inspections and assist with customer and program security assessments.
• Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance, SOW/PWS and DD254's.
• Develop and administer security education consistent with DoD and customer requirements and timelines.
• Maintain, support classified material accountability and records, as required.
• Establish security requirements for new facility to include processes and procedures consistent with LinQuest existing policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Develop/maintain accreditation paperwork to include PPP's, FFC, EAP, SOP etc.
• Serve as a trusted agent for Common Access Card

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ yrs serving as an Area Security Representative (or similar position)
• Knowledge of common DoD security software (DISS, JADE, etc)
• Possess knowledge of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Volume 2 relevant to SCIF and SAPF construction, accreditation, and maintenance.
• High self-motivation, creativity and flexibility
• Ability to turn broad guidance and objectives into actionable tasks
• Ability to thrive within a multi-agency, dispersed team
• Communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to independently derive specific tasks from broad objectives
• Ability to distill actionable information from technical documentation and personnel resources
• Strong collaboration skills
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Security+ Certification
• Previous experience with Air Force programs
• Experience with security processes within a SCIF/SAPF
• Familiarity with Atlasian suite of collaboration tools
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: ;br>
Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)