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Warehouse Technician - Data Destruction (2nd Shift)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

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This role keeps our data destruction operation running smoothly by handling in-warehouse shredding and preparing/resetting equipment as field crews return from client sites -- so our mobile teams can ...

Iron Mountain

Destruction Supervisor

Charlotte, NC · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated Destruction Supervisor to join our Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising day-to-day operations and our courier workforce. You ...

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Junior Media Destruction Tech

Chenega MIOS

Hyattsville, MD • On-site

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Req ID: 39600
Summary
Junior Media Destruction Tech
Hyattsville, MD
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
The Media Destrcution program involves the processing and shipping of media and devices that contain or are assumed to contain classified information media in mixed form and includes but is not limited to, computers, laptops, servers, loose hard drives, USB drives, CDs, DVDs, smartphones, and other portable electronic devices.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with customer field office relocations to include Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) spaces.
  • Prepare electronic assets that have been retired for either recycling or destruction.
  • Account for all media and devices received to ensure 100% disposal of memory components.
  • Separate all memory components from devices. Memory components include, but are not limited to hard drives, memory modules, and board-mounted chips.
  • Sanitize all memory components to National Security Administration (NSA) standards and NIST SP 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization.
  • Separate incompatibles in hazardous materials, and ensure all hazardous materials are marked and stored properly in ventilated, dry, cool areas.
  • Ensure all hazmat containers are adequately labeled and that all chemicals are stored in the appropriate containers.
  • Sanitize customer classified and unclassified digital media, including hard drives, SSDs, computer memory, printers, and Top Secret (TS) equipment before shipping.
  • Build pallets, check and process assets utilizing customers internal systems
  • Ensure proper destruction of all memory components and media following NSA and NIST standards and guidelines.
  • Ensure waste is separated into proper streams (plastics, metals, batteries, etc.) and routed to the correct place for recycling or disposal as appropriate.
  • Coordinate with the customers property turn-in team to ensure policies and procedures of the media destruction program are being met.
  • Assist the customers media destruction team in coordinating with the Security Division to ensure all sanitization and destruction processes are implemented according to policy.
  • Assist with office moves to include Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) spaces. This includes sanitizing computers, printers, and other media as well as properly destroying all memory components as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • 1+ years of relevant work experience
  • A+ certification required within 6 months of starting on the contract
  • Active Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI access

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to obtain a Hazardous Material or Dangerous Goods training course
  • Ability to obtain a Forklift and Hazmat training certification
  • Ability to have some physical exertion, like long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities, and recurring moving, lifting, and carrying of moderately heavy items.
  • Proficient computer skills required.
  • Knowledge of NSA, and NIST procedures for disposition of hardware required.
  • Must adhere to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations when handling hazardous materials.

How youll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOSs culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
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USD $24.00/Hr. Up to USD $26.00/Hr.
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