Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Noblis
Job overview
The Security Specialist at Noblis in San Diego, CA, manages the facility security program to protect government and company personnel, facilities, and sensitive information.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves processing security clearances and CAC requests, maintaining security documentation and procedures, conducting security training and indoctrinations, enforcing visitor control, safeguarding classified materials, investigating security incidents, and supporting workplace violence prevention programs.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $97,400 to $152,225 per year, along with health, life, disability, financial, retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience, a final Top Secret clearance, experience with CAC and Navy Shipyard requests, personnel security clearance processing, and US citizenship; FSO training certificate is preferred.
Career development
Noblis provides professional development, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.
Work environment and culture
Noblis values skilled, team-oriented, mission-driven employees and offers a drug-free workplace with a commitment to non-discrimination and work-life balance.
Company information
Noblis is a science, management, and engineering company serving defense, intelligence, and federal civil sectors with advanced solutions for critical missions.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid based in San Diego, CA, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office with remote work subject to change based on company and government requirements.
Unique job features
The job includes unique responsibilities such as managing SCI nominations, using specialized security systems (DISS, NBIS, Access Commander), and supporting the California Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Company overview
Noblis is a nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides innovative solutions to complex problems in national security, transportation, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. They generate revenue through government contracts and consulting services. Founded in 1996, Noblis has a history of leveraging advanced research and technology to support federal agencies and private sector clients. Their commitment to ethical practices and public service is a cornerstone of their operations.
How to land this job
Position your resume to clearly demonstrate your experience managing security programs, especially your ability to serve as a Facility Security Officer and administer security activities for government and sensitive environments as outlined by Noblis.
Highlight specific skills such as processing personnel security clearances (SCI nominations, tracking, indoctrinations), handling CAC and Navy Shipyard requests, and maintaining compliance documentation like audits and SOPs updates to align with the job description.
Apply through multiple channels including the Noblis corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Security Specialist role.
Connect with current Noblis employees in the security or facility management divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Noblis security initiatives, expressing interest in their approach to DoD security compliance, or asking about their experience working with the Noblis Security Program.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Facility Security Officer,' 'personnel security clearances,' 'CAC processing,' 'DISS,' 'NBIS,' 'security audits,' and 'Top Secret clearance' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
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