Entry Level Access Control Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Security Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Program Security, Security Access (Inactive), Visitor Control

Certifications:

None

Experience:

0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Apply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Security Administration/Visitor Control (SA/VC) at GDIT. Here, you'll support solving some of our clients' biggest challenges and help us grow the business.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The position provides Security Visitor Control, program security administration to include personnel and information security functions as needed and is responsible to the Chief of Security, for entry and circulation control and other administrative duties to assure visitors are greeted professionally and receive assistance as necessary. Position may also serve as a Cleared American Guard (CAG) / Cleared Escort to provide perimeter and internal access control, control of secure storage areas, and personnel or material escort within controlled construction areas.
HOW A SECURITY ASSISTANT III WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Check identification of all visitors, and ensure all are sponsored and properly cleared via DISS or a local database

• Determine visitor's need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges and notify hosts of visitor arrivals

• Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, pagers, jump drives, PDAs, etc.)

• Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items

• Receive packages from outside agencies (UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures

• Check assigned personnel and ensure they have and are displaying authorized access badges

• Perform emergency procedures for bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, Anti-Terrorism, fire evacuation and other emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedures checklists

• Account for all logs, instructions, equipment and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled work day

• Assist with personnel, information, program security and entry control functions

• Denies introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items specified by the Accrediting Official (AO) or designee

• Conducts random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site

• Ensures that all suspicious materials or incidents be brought to the attention of the site security manager (SSM) or construction surveillance technician (CST)

• Maintains control and operates in Secure Storage Area (SSA) established by the assigned construction company within the construction site footprint where they will store construction materials and equipment that will be used for the project

• Screens all non-cleared workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the project site

• Follow and enforce customers' Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative

• Shall conduct inspections of materials being delivered for utilization in construction of secure spaces and document the results of findings

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experience:

• 1+ years related experience.

• Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified.

DESIRED NOT REQUIRED:

• Prior Military or Construction/Physical security related experience

• Valid CAG certification is desirable (obtained through CDSE Websites)

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education:

• Secret to start.

• Able to obtain TS/SCI/SAP eligibility.

• Willing to submit to a CI polygraph.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $51,510.00 - $69,690.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MA Bedford

Additional Work Locations:

USA MA Avon, USA MA Boston, USA MA Braintree, USA MA Burlington, USA MA Cambridge, USA MA Fort Devens, USA MA Norwood, USA MA Peabody, USA MA Quincy, USA MA Taunton, USA MA Waltham, USA MA Westwood

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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