Security Administrator

Purpose and Impact: A security administrator will provide personnel security support to a government customer in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Work Schedule: 5 days, 8 hrs/day; hours must fall within 6am-6pm M-F

Essential Responsibilities:

Security administrators will be assigned to a primary task team to include not limited to intake/distribution of clearance paperwork; data entry into customer system of record; case/task initiation; paperwork review for completion and content; clearance repository or other database checks; clearance verification tasks; liaison/reciprocity tasks; document review and redaction; records management and other security administration tasks as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal and classified case information
• Ability to operate various corporate and customer specific automated systems for case tracking and status reporting
• Understanding of the federal rules and regulations that encompasses the clearance process
• Knowledge and ability to use computer operating systems/tools such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple task assignments to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to provide on-the-job training to new team members and colleagues
• Ability to provide a diverse range of administrative support functions such as maintaining records, updating records and data entry, redacting information, and protecting personal identifiable information
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Security Clearance Required: Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at time of application

Minimum Education: HS Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year entry level, 5 yrs full performance, 7 yrs senior

Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:
$31.25 - $40.87/hour

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  
• Educational reimbursement
  
• Parental leave
  
• Employee stock purchase plan
  
• Tax-saving options
  
• Disability and life insurance
  
• Pet insurance
  

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
10/22/2026 - 10/29/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.