Personnel Security Specialist

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Personnel Security Specialist

The Personnel Security Specialist joins the Industrial Security team to manage cleared personnel, classified programs, and secure facilities while ensuring national security integrity. This role involves managing background investigations, processing visit access requests, and performing mandatory SEAD 3 reporting via DISS. The individual will provide guidance on adjudicative guidelines, handle inquiries regarding security forms and training, coordinate classified meetings, and manage clearances for SCI billeted programs. Key responsibilities include maintaining internal databases, ensuring information accuracy in DISS, and enforcing corporate security policies. Required skills include expertise in US government security policies, including NISPOM and DoD Manual 5105.21. The candidate must possess a current U.S. Secret clearance and be proficient with tools such as DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SF86, SIMS, and Microsoft Office applications to resolve complex security matters for internal and external clients.

What you'll do

  • Manage and initiate personnel clearance background investigations in accordance with government policies.
  • Process visit access requests (VARs) and mandatory SEAD 3 reporting via the DISS system.
  • Provide employees with guidance on adjudicative guidelines to help them manage their security clearances.
  • Handle inquiries regarding security information management, new hire briefings, and foreign travel requirements.
  • Manage and update internal databases for clearance tracking, visitor access, and adverse information.
  • Coordinate classified meetings by acting as a liaison between security services and meeting hosts.
  • Manage SCI billeted programs including nomination packages, sponsor coordination, and indoctrination scheduling.
  • Enforce company security policies and ensure all information in DISS is accurate and timely.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
  • Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1 and 3.
  • Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, and SIMS or other security software.
  • Experience with DoD clearance processes such as eAPP, SF86, and SIMS (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience conducting briefings and debriefings to explain security processes and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and courteously both orally and in writing.

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