Security Administrator - Military Veterans

Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant's ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant's behalf by their employer. Effective January 1, 2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A bachelor's degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD - Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations. Candidates with a current Visa 18 (residency visa) are excluded from the education requirement.

Purpose: Support the APS-5 Program by administering an effective Security Clearance program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the security clearance program, coordinating between project employees and the Amentum FSO.
  
• Provides initial and refresher security education, awareness and training for site employees by providing security briefings.
  
• Assists in security investigations and reports findings to appropriate management.
  
• Review personnel security clearances and periodic reinvestigations using e-Quip, JPAS and ACAVS as well as maintain all personnel security clearance records.
  
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the DA FORM 7281 process.
  
• Request badges from the S2 for access into sensitive areas.
  
• Assist Security Manager with self-inspection and review of security processes to ensure compliance.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
  

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher education is preferred but not required.
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of personnel security (PERSEC) related experience required.
  
• Prior experience in civilian and/or military security/law enforcement preferred.
  
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
  

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have in-depth knowledge of NISPOM, DISS (formerly JPAS) and/or NBIS and eQIP.
  
• Must have the ability to interpret and implement security policies, guidance, and provide oversight to staff.
  
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and other related applications.
  
• Must have advanced written and oral communications skills, excellent customer service skills, and a positive attitude.
  
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work and communicate with others effectively.
  
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees.
  
• Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
  
• Must be able to prioritize responsibilities to handle a demanding workload.
  
• Must have high-level organizational and planning skills.
  

Certification, License & Clearance:

• Secret Clearance is required.
  
• Must be U.S. Citizen.
  

Active Clearance is required: Must have an active Tier 3 Secret U.S. Government clearance.

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Tier 3 Secret clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
  
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
  
• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs.
  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.