Security Administrator Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. MITRE's Global Security division is committed to ensuring a secure and safe environment for MITRE's 7,000+ employees across 56 domestic and international locations, including 22 cleared facilities. Our mission is to protect our people, information, infrastructure, and the integrity of national security information. Through collaboration with our customers, we manage security risks, reduce vulnerabilities, and support MITRE's overarching mission. Within Global Security, the Industrial Security department is responsible for ensuring more than 100 accredited facilities/areas are inspection-ready, maintaining compliance with NISP standards, ICDs, and Cognizant Security Authorities' implementing guidance including tracking relevant security agreements, system and facility accreditations, and Physical Security UL certificates to prevent lapses that could significantly impact business operations. Roles & Responsibilities: Serve as a Security Administrator within Global Security supporting day-to-day Industrial Security operations. Provide customer-focused security services that enable classified operations while ensuring compliance with established security policies and procedures. This position will be available to provide security support such as day-to-day security operations, supporting classified meetings and events, responding to customer security needs, and back-up support to program CSSOs as needed. Incumbent candidate will use their current security knowledge to advance their security career and gain expertise in all aspects of Security Administrator responsibilities: * Serve as a primary point of contact for security-related customer requests and operational support.
* Provide real-time security support for classified meetings, conferences, and other secure activities conducted within MITRE SCIFs.
* Provide administrative support for personnel, physical, and information security activities.
* Maintain security records, databases, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
* Perform facility opening, closing, inspections, and other routine security operations.
* Manage electronic device control and other controlled security assets.
* Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely resolution or appropriate escalation.
* Collaborate with CSSOs and other security personnel to support enterprise security operations and special projects. Candidate will be able to successfully: * Deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced security operations environment.
* Communicate effectively with employees, government representatives, and security professionals.
* Manage multiple customer requests while maintaining attention to detail.
* Follow established security procedures and accurately complete administrative tasks.
* Work collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of operational security services.
* Prioritize competing requests while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
* Provide operational and administrative support to program-embedded CSSOs, including assistance with security documentation, compliance actions, and other program security activities during periods of increased workload or staff absence. Additional duties include: * Assisting with escorting, which may require after hours support.
* Providing surge support to embedded CSSOs with compliance documentation, DD Form 254s, co-use agreements, SOP updates, and other security administration activities.
* Assisting with coordination and support of classified conferences and provide visitor management support and badging.
* Participating in department initiatives and special projects as assigned. Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume operational environment.
* Knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and related security policies sufficient to perform day-to-day security operations.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. * Must have an active Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance.
* Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
* This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI with CI or FS polygraph.
* Experience supporting Industrial Security Service Centers, Security Operations Centers, or centralized security organizations.
* Familiarity with security databases and access management systems.
* Experience supporting multiple customers in a shared-services environment.
* Experience as CSSO supporting SCI and SAP programs. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$76,000 - $95,000 - $114,000 Annual Work Location Type:
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