Industrial Security Specialist

iQuasar LLC

Industrial Security Specialist ensuring safety and compliance for cleared defense contractors. Analyzing risks and facilitating security programs at iQuasar's client in Hanover, MD.

Posted 4/16/2026contractHanover • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements.
Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer-approved telework.
Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP.
Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility.
Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations.
The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Facilitate integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into the administration of the NISP and provide CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
At least three (3) years' experience with security-related data systems such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS), and the Defense Information System for Security - Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS), OR three (3) years' experience in intelligence or counterintelligence.
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) experience.
Industrial Security Experience.
At least three (3) years' experience in program management support.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of the principles of OPSEC and OSINT.
Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives.
Ability to understand and apply the principles of research to analyze, evaluate, and interpret raw data collected from multiple sources.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Holiday/Annual/Sick/Personal Leave
Short-Term/ Long-Term Disability Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Generous 401(k) Company Plan
Education Assistance
Professional Development Programs Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

National Industrial Security System (NISS)Defense Information System for Security - Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS)program managementresearch analysissecurity oversightcounterintelligence (CI) methodologyOPSEC principlesOSINT principlesdata analysisadministrative inquiries

Soft Skills

writingeditingproofreadinginitiativecommitmentcollaborationgoal settingefforttimelinesscommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree