Security Specialist, Mid

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Quantico, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Access Control, Auditing, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Facilities Management, Government, Government Policies, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Incident Response, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, SAP, Security Compliance, Security Monitoring, Security Protocols, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Quantico, Virginia

POSTED

3 days ago

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed -oriented Security Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance with government security policies, procedures, and requirements for Special Access Programs (SAPs) within the organization. This role ensures the protection of highly sensitive information, compliance with government and company regulations, and supports a culture of security awareness.

Responsibilities:

Implement, monitor, and maintain security protocols for Special Access Programs.
Develop and enforce SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for SAP personnel.
Manage all aspects of access control and visitor management for SAP facilities.
Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications.
Receive, distribute, inventory, reproduce, and dispose of classified materials in accordance with policy.
Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoD and company policies.
Periodically inspect facilities to ensure compliance with physical security measures.
Interface with government customers, program managers, and internal staff regarding SAP security issues.
Coordinate incident response and reporting for security violations or concerns.
Maintain accurate records for personnel security, visit requests, and SAP documentation.

Qualifications:

- U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility.
- High School Diploma (associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in security programs, preferably involving SAPs or SCI.
- Solid knowledge of DoD, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Please apply only if you have direct experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP), SAP/SAR, or SCI security environments

Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Internet Services

FOUNDED

1975