Security Admin 1 - Tysons, VA

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility.  Active clearance within the last 24 months preferred. None DoD reciprocal clearances are considered after verification.

Responsibilities

The Security Administrator I will collaborate with members of the Corporate Security Team to ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community program security directives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career within the National Industrial Security Base while gaining the experience and knowledge needed to build a specialized and highly sought-after career path.

In addition, this position will play an integral role in supporting the expansion and re-alignment of the security service center. The Security Administrator will report directly to the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Daily Duties and responsibilities will be:

Serve as an Escort within restricted spaces.

Review and update access control system.

Ensure employee and visitor credentials are issued and monitored.

Prepare and process visit authorization requests/letters (VAR’s/VALs).

PerSec (Personnel Security) administrative functions to include, but not limited to:

Initiate Background Investigations for positions of classified suitability

Serve as the ACPSO (Assistant Contract Program Security Officer)

Support Pre-employment and continuous evaluation vetting.

Support citizenship verifications

DISS administrative support functions – submit visit authorization, in-process, indoctrinate, debrief, out-process employees, submit CSR's, and generating reports

Communicate status updates to the FSO, Program Leaders and employees undergoing suitability determinations.

Perform security briefings/debriefings

Process requests for special accesses.

Submit electronic fingerprints through SWFT

Manage document control database (SIMS) for incoming and outgoing classified material. Ensure all classified material is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed in accordance with the NISPOM and contractual

Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Active clearance within the last 24 months preferred. None DoD reciprocal clearances are considered after verification.

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a high-paced corporate environment.

Supports teamwork, partnership and open communication.

Executes responsibilities with urgency, sound judgement, and the highest level of ethical and professional standards.

Must be flexible – adapt to changes in the work environment and maintain a professional demeanor.

Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress, despite numerous interruptions

Accuracy and attention to detail, critical

Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems

Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing

Must have a positive "can do" attitude and be willing to "jump in."

Must have strong multitasking skills

Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Personnel Security, Government or Industry Experience

Woking knowledge of DISS,  NISS, and ACCS,

Understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

Familiarity with SIMS, Trust Visitor, C•Cure, First Advantage

Strong oral, written, and presentation skills and the ability to relay technical information to others

Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills

Experience working in a service center environment

We offer an excellent benefits package including

A competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time

Sitting for extended periods of time

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction

Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Identify and understand the speech of another person