Security Specialist Jobs

Security Specialist

Arlington, VA Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $80,000 - $110,000

Job Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. This position requires a current TOP SECRET clearance. Candidate must be SAP program eligible. This position is in-person. Responsibilities Assist with various facility and program activities that require coordination amongst security personnel, program management, customers, and external stakeholders

• Attend security meetings to discuss logistics and ongoing actions
• Provide security support during customer meetings, which requires occasional longer workdays
• Assist with drafting and updating security documentation, i.e., SOP's, OPSEC plans, Security Test Plans, Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC's), etc...
• Review security documentation, validate office procedures, and conduct physical security inspections
• Coordinate with the IT team to ensure hardware and software is properly documented, accounted for, and introduced into the facility space
• Assist with conducting security awareness training, briefings, indoctrinations, and educational programs
• Ensure personnel folders (electronic/hard copy) are maintained and complete (i.e., include approved Program Access Request (PAR), training records, Program Security Questionnaires (PSQs), and Program Indoctrination Agreement (PIA))
• Respond to alarms and other emergencies, which may include periodic occurrences after normal business hours and/or during nights/weekends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Psychology, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of direct DoD security experience
• U.S. citizenship and a final DoD TOP SECRET clearance
• Comprehensive knowledge of security manuals, directives, and Executive orders to include but not limited to; EO 13526, DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), ICD 705, DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoDM 5205.07, Volumes 1-4, DoDI 5205.11 and DoD 8500.01
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Self-motivated, with an ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Daily, on-site support during core business hours, with occasional after-hours security support