Security Analyst

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Aquila Technology

Security Analyst

Lexington, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Classified Security Analyst

    Clearance Level: Must have a Top Secret Clearance to be considered for this opportunity and eligible for SCI

    At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

    Aquila Technology is seeking a Security Analyst
    to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Security Analyst will will work in a team dedicated to identify and counter security threats and development of game-changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats.

    There are a few requirements for the position:

    • Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US \- Must have an Active Top Secret/ Clearance and eligible for a SCI (Green Cards / Visas DO NOT qualify)
    • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
    • Must be within 100 miles from Lexington Massachusetts.

    Must Have

    • Currently holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance
    • 3 years - Ensures compliance with operational security and emergency action plans.
    • 3 years - Experience as a Security Officer or Control Officer
    • 3 years - Facilitates indoctrinations and debriefings, personnel file maintenance
    • 3 years - Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS
    • 3 years - Investigates and documents security incidents, develops and manages corrective actions.
    • 3 years - NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117 experience
    • 3 years - Oversee facility access control and assist with drafting construction security plans

    Nice to Have

    • Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree


    Responsibilities to Include:

    • Physical Security: Oversees facility access control, construction and renovation activities, and develops Construction Security Plans (CSPs).
    • Classified Material Control: Manages the creation, transfer, and destruction of classified materials and digital media in accordance with policy.
    • Personnel Security: Conducts indoctrinations and debriefings, maintains personnel security files, manages reporting, and coordinates visit authorizations.
    • Security Education & Awareness: Delivers annual training, access briefings, and OPSEC awareness programs.
    • Risk Management: Investigates, documents, and resolves security incidents; implements corrective actions.
    • Emergency Planning: Maintains compliance with operational security and emergency action plans.

    Requirements:

    • Experience: Minimum 3 years as a CPSO, CSSO, TSCO, or PSO supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
    • Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient in applying DoD and IC security directives, including NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and ICD requirements.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years).
    • Technical Skills: Proficient with SIMS, DISS, and standard business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

    Benefits and Perks:
    Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

    Our Perks Include:

    • PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
    • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
    • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
    • Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
    • 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
    • Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
    • Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

    Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

    Location: Onsite 100%, 5 days/wk; position hours 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; occasional after-hours response or local travel as required.

    Interview Process: Initial zoom screening, and then a second round virtual panel interview with the hiring team.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.