Security Assistant

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Assists with physical security administration to include security database management, updating access lists, processing access requests for open storage areas and restricted area administration. This position will also assist the Personnel Security (PERSEC) team with processing clearance applications and providing guidance on individual reporting requirements. This includes utilizing software and applications such as Defense Information Security System (DISS), DSX, and Security Information Management System (SIMS) where accuracy and attention to detail is required. Additional daily functions include reception coverage, badging, executing security briefings and other related items. Assists with highly visible administration to include access control, badging and ensuring security policies.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate day-to-day administration of physical security administration to include access requests, badge access updates, access list updates, database maintenance, etc.
• Conduct periodic audits of open storage area access rosters to ensure compliance with access control database.
• Conduct and lead in-person trainings on Open Storage Areas for all new users.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of Draper’s Personnel Security function for employees, contractors and consultants to include security briefings, badging actions and other related tasks.
• Assist with clearance processing, reviewing e-QIPs, updating databases, obtaining fingerprints and Government submittals.
• Coordinate and maintain the cleared consultant process. Assist in tracking purchase orders, annual refresher briefings, security documentation, performing database management, and processing renewals.
• Assist, collect and review personal documents to establish identity and employment verification.
• Ensure and coordinate day-to-day accuracy to database systems by ensuring proper tracking and data entry.
• Assist with the new hire and termination processes to include security briefings, badging and data entry. Maintain and assist with the execution and tracking of security briefings.
• Assist in annual self-inspection tasks for both PERSEC and Physical Security.
• Support other areas within the Industrial Security functional area, including providing coverage to the Visitor Service Center badge office and the security receptionist as needed
• Maintain and assist with the execution and tracking of caveat briefings such as CNWDI, NATO, RD/FRD
• Remain current on all relevant DoD policies and procedures by successfully completing online courses and other training sessions.

Required Qualifications:

Must have experience.

• Current in scope Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required
• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills, be service oriented with the ability to work under pressure, be a self-starter, and work well with all levels of management and staff
• Organized, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security, Criminal Justice, or related field
• One year of relevant experience in industrial security, personnel security, or visitor management
• Working knowledge of business software such as DSX, DISS/NBIS, SIMs, NISS, RemoteLink and SWFT
• Working knowledge of government policies such as 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, SEAD 3, and more

Security Requirement:

• Current in scope Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance