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Quindar · 4 days ago

Industrial Security Specialist

Arvada (HQ)

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Quindar builds modern, cloud-native satellite mission operations software and is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist I / II. This role involves managing personnel security operations, ensuring compliance, and developing security programs to support mission partners across the U.S. Government.

Cloud InfrastructureSaaSSatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the full personnel clearance lifecycle, including initial submissions, upgrades, reinvestigations, continuous vetting records, and associated reporting

Review SF-86s for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submission

Process and track foreign travel, foreign contact, and other clearance reporting requirements

Support classified onboarding and offboarding briefings for employees

Process incoming and outgoing Visit Access Requests

Provide local visitor control and classified meeting support

Assist with DCSA self-inspections, assessments, audits, and corrective actions

Help develop, revise, and maintain security policies, SPPs, SOPs, and internal procedures

Support the rollout, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security compliance software

Ensure the Industrial Security Program remains inspection-ready, compliant, and scalable

Support physical security operations, including badging, visitor access, and secure storage

Assist with classified document control, including inventory management, secure handling, transmission, and storage of classified materials and media

Support secure shipping and couriering of classified documents and physical media as required

Support the development and delivery of security training, education, and awareness programs

Assist with security briefings and internal presentations

Create and implement new security processes for newly established secure facilities and environments

Complete the CDSE DCSA FSO Possessing Facilities Certification within six months of hire

Support ad hoc projects as the Industrial Security Program continues to grow and evolve

Qualification

DoD / DCSA experienceDISSNISSSWFTNBISNISPOM knowledgeClearance lifecycle managementClassified document controlSecurity process developmentCDSE DCSA FSO CertificationAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizen

Active Secret clearance with the ability to be submitted for Top Secret with SCI eligibility

2–4 years of DoD / DCSA industrial security experience supporting an FSO or CSSO

Hands-on experience with DISS, NISS, SWFT, and NBIS

Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DoD 5200-series manuals

Experience managing the full clearance lifecycle (initials, upgrades, reinvestigations)

Experience submitting foreign travel and other clearance-related reports

Experience with classified document control, including secure handling, inventory, and transmission

Experience working directly and professionally with program managers, customers, government partners, and vendors

Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Experience helping build or scale security processes in a growing organization

Preferred

CDSE DCSA FSO Possessing Facilities Certification

Experience supporting DCSA accreditations and annual inspections

Prior involvement in day-to-day SCIF operations

Experience working in a startup or small company environment during periods of rapid growth or major contract wins

Experience with SCI nominations and associated reporting requirements

Experience implementing or scaling security software systems to support an Industrial Security Program

Benefits

Employees are required to take at least 15 days off annually, with unlimited PTO, and we observe most U.S. federal government holidays

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we provide quarterly health and wellness benefits

Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, with 100% employee coverage

We encourage long-term financial planning and provide 4% 401(k) matching

Each year, we host a four-day company offsite. Past locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City