Industrial Security Risk Specialist

Who are we?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of National Security.

The Security Services Department’s overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of development of game-changing technology in support of National Security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. To accomplish this mission, this department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions designed to protect facilities against threats of vandalism, accidental destruction, and sabotage; and safeguards personnel, classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, property, and other assets from exploitation and recruitment by foreign intelligence agencies.
We foster a culture where security professionals are empowered to solve complex security problems in close collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts. Our people are our most important resource, and we encourage a casual and flexible opportunity-filled working environment that is technology-focused. Where mission needs can be met, the Security Services Department encourages flexible schedules and hybrid remote work arrangements.

What will you do?

Serve as the focal point for all local remote operations to include the Flight Test Facility, Lincoln Space Surveillance Complex, Antenna Test Range, Autonomous Systems Development Facility, and STRIVE Center Operations. Will directly and indirectly supporting security requirements such as: access control, industrial security functions, open storage area construction/modifications, and operations planning. 
This position will also assist with the development of plans, modifications, or operations at local (MA or NH) or field and test sites (Outside MA and NH). To include providing support to remote field-testing and site construction projects. 

You will collaborate with a team of security professionals that are driven to solve complex security problems in collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts across the following industrial security areas:

• Security Management: Manages operations at local and remote site security across all security disciplines to include unclassified, collateral and compartmented programs.
• Audit & Compliance: Conducts self-inspections and inventories, developing and managing corrective action plans.
• Physical Security: Oversees facility access control, any construction and renovation, drafting and implementation of construction security plans.
• Materials Control & Accountability: Manages creation, movement and destruction of classified material and digital media.
• Personnel Security: Facilitates indoctrinations and debriefings, personnel file maintenance, manages reporting requirements, incoming and outgoing external visits.
• Security Education, Training and Awareness: Conducts annual training, facility access training, Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness.
• Risk Management: Investigates and documents security incidents, develops and manages corrective actions.
• Emergency Action Planning: Ensures compliance with operational security and emergency action plans.

How will you grow?

You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong.
•    Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects.
•    Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement.
•    Education/Training: Management training, mentorship, in-house and external courses.
•    Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership and other Departments and Divisions.
•    Community: Participation is encouraged for Laboratory social events, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), clubs and study groups, volunteering and community service projects.

What you need / Requirements

To work with MITLL, all employees must meet certain basic requirements.
* Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.


The Laboratory values experiences from a wide variety of backgrounds and occupations. The most successful candidates will have the following skills and qualifications.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Security, Criminal Justice, Business Management or related field.
• Security Management experience: 5-7 years of security administration and project management experience within DoD Industrial Security or other government security programs.
• Knowledge and application of physical security systems and procedures as defined by the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) guidelines.
• Relevant experience may include positions such as: Physical Security Specialist, Program Security Officer (PSO), Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), Special Security Officer (SSO), Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Regulatory Compliance experience: Thorough working knowledge and technical expertise with the application of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR Part 117) is a must.
• In addition, the ability to read, understand and apply existing or new government regulation, policies and procedure (DoD and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, applicable ICDs, etc.)
• Leadership skills: Experience leading small cross-functional teams
• Valued competencies: Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills: Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS (Defense Information Security System).
• Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
• Flexibility: Comfortable responding to off-hours emergencies and local/overnight travel as needed.
• Travel expectations: 30% local travel (MA and NH) and 10% overnight travel outside of MA/NH.