SAP Security Specialist

SAP Security SpecialistPearl Harbor, HI Top Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $115,000 - $175,000Job DescriptionSAP Security Specialist Work Type: Full Time Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Clearance: Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Position Summary: The SAP Security Specialist serves as the principal subject-matter expert and security advisor to senior organizational leadership. The role provides expert guidance on Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Program (SAP) policy and management across all security disciplines—personnel, operations, automated information systems (AIS), industrial, information, physical, and communications security. The specialist develops, implements, and manages comprehensive SAP/SAR security programs, ensuring full regulatory compliance and delivering risk-mitigation strategies that protect mission-critical operations at the collateral, SCI, and SAP levels. Key Responsibilities • Act as the SAP security subject-matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on policy, management, and implementation of SAP/SAR programs. • Develop, plan, and oversee SAP/SAR security requirements spanning personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, and communications disciplines. • Analyze, interpret, and apply DoD and other federal security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex security challenges and create effective management programs. • Create and execute comprehensive security program plans, covering all functional areas (physical, information, personnel, IT). • Research, identify, and formalize risk-avoidance and mitigation measures; recommend specifications and responses to emerging threats. • Establish management controls, milestones, incident-tracking mechanisms, and review processes to ensure early detection and resolution of security issues. • Enforce operational, functional, and mission-assurance aspects of SAP programs, including validation of access requirements, personnel security investigations, and maintenance of adverse-information files. • Advise on program goals, policy implementation, procedures, and work plans for organization-wide personnel security programs. • Ensure physical-security standards for construction, modification, and protection of facilities at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels—domestically and internationally. • Review Fixed Facility Checklists, conduct self-inspections, and prepare requests for SAPFs/SCIFs and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWAs). • Oversee security for SAPFs and SCIFs during construction, renovation, and modification; review project plans for compliance with security standards. • Prepare co-utilization agreements for shared facilities and draft facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with multi-level security guidelines. Required Qualifications Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI. Experience: 6+ years minimum experience, 4+ years in Security management. Demonstrated experience in SAP/SAR security management at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels. Education: Bachelor's degree Knowledge: Extensive familiarity with DoD SAP policies and all relevant security disciplines (personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, communications). Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment capabilities; ability to interpret complex regulations and design effective security programs. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience drafting SOPs, agreements, and security documentation. Leadership: Proven record of advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional security programs. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $115,000-175,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.