Job Description
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are looking for a Security Officer to join our team at our headquarters in Reston, VA. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with experience in security operations within the Intelligence Community (IC). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing company security functions, ensuring compliance with USG security policies, and supporting personnel and facility security needs.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for U.S. Government (USG) security representatives.
- Oversee, manage, and maintain all company security functions, including Closed Area requirements.
- Develop, implement, and manage organizational security policies and procedures for USG programs.
- Process and maintain Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) in a timely manner.
- Support Business Development in developing and updating compliant proposal security volumes and contract data requirements lists (CDRLs).
- Assist employees with the initiation, maintenance, crossover, and termination of personnel security clearances.
- Conduct security clearance indoctrination briefings, debriefings, and employee security training.
- Assist personnel with preparing and submitting security processing paperwork, including SF86 reviews.
- Identify and report security deficiencies, potential problem areas, and violations.
- Ensure security activities are executed accurately, timely, and in compliance with USG and company requirements.
- Process subsidiary and contractor security requests, including badge renewal paperwork.
- Maintain personnel and secure area security files in accordance with USG requirements.
- Conduct audits on security folders, documents, and processes.
- Assist with DCSA audits.
- Participate in the Insider Threat Working Group to enhance awareness within the security program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the FSO or Director of Security.
Requirements:
- Residence within 30 minutes of Reston, VA headquarters.
- 3+ years of experience in personnel security and facility security, including Closed Area management.
- Experience with Closed Area requirements and responsibilities (training provided, but working knowledge required).
- Previous experience as a Security Officer supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD programs.
- Knowledge of various IC/USG personnel security policies, processes, and procedures.
- Experience with DISS, NBIS, and NISS (JIRA experience a plus).
- Understanding of NISPOM requirements.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with security teams and customer security representatives.
- Capability to develop and maintain spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and security correspondence.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Responsive and adaptable to customer and team needs.
- High School Diploma (HS Diploma) required.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- US citizenship and an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance required. Polygraph preferred
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Reston, Virginia |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
About Company
SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative that provides the communications platform, products and services to connect more than 10,800 banking organisations, securities institutions and corporate customers in over 200 countries and territories. SWIFT enables its users to exchange automated, standardized financial information securely and reliably, thereby lowering costs, reducing operational risk and eliminating operational inefficiencies. SWIFT also brings the financial community together to work collaboratively to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest. SWIFT is headquartered in Belgium and has over 24 offices worldwide. In 2014 SWIFT processed more than 5.6 billion FIN messages.
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