Security Specialist

Security Specialist - Augusta, GA
$85k-110k
Client is a growing woman-owned Cyber & Physical Security Contractor located in Columbia, Maryland.Client strives to make every employee belong, be heard and be successful in their career.This includes listening to your needs, providing rewarding and challenging opportunities, and offering tools to succeed in your current role while preparing you for advancement.We are looking for ambitious folks to join our team and who want to help our customers meet their mission needs.


The Challenge:
Are you looking to transform enterprise cybersecurity solutions to enable a secure, mission critical, global IT operational environment?Are you motivated by solving some of the worlds greatest problems while working hand in hand with experts across the technical spectrum?We will provide the challenge and you will be the differentiator in what can be accomplished.


What you will be doing?
In this role, the Security Specialist will independently perform a wide range of functions and tasks which require proficiency in educating and implementing policy as it relates to security matters. Will collaborate with other members of the IC regarding security concerns, support internal and external customers related to clearance processing, perform administrative tasks using various tools and databases to prepare correspondence, reports, and deliverables. Must be able to create and present Industrial and Physical Security Program informational briefing and training sessions.
Candidates should have a strong compassion to provide customer service, be administratively organized and demonstrate excellent customer service skills both in person, email, and over the phone calls.

What will you need for this job?

• Must possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Willing to work in a high level customer service-oriented environment.
• Conduct Indoctrinations/Debriefs
• Facilitate visitor clearance passing/receiving
• Perform various physical and personnel security engagements
• Assist with policy and directive creation and updates
• Assist with security training and education
• Understanding in the use of DISS
• Ability to fingerprint using customer provided technology.
• Must work effectively independently and with others.

Qualifications

• Masters degree + 10 years' experience or Bachelors degree +12 years' experience

Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career and an active leadership team, we offer a full suite of benefits including CareFirst Gold Medical Insurance, 401K Match, Profit Sharing, Employee Cash bonuses, and a leave buy-back program. A flexible work environment, uncapped career, and personal growth opportunities.


EEO Statement:
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.