Security Specialist maintains an organization’s automated security systems and employee identification card system. Serves as the point of contact for security system related issues. Being a Security Specialist provides training to employees on use and features of security systems. May require a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Security Specialist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.
Security Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Security Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing for classified meetings and escorting visitors as required;
- Contributing to one time projects such as documentation marking, library reorganization, and material disposal;
- Preparing visit requests for program personnel;
- Conducting security education and training including refresher training;
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required;
- Perform tasks as directed by the Loss Prevention department;
- Work with growing Security Team to coordinate incident response, BCDR;
- Work across internal teams to track security/compliance initiatives;
- Preference to candidates with FMS experience;
- Act as subject matter expert and as the point of contact for external parties (clients, auditors, prospects) interested in LiveRamp security;
- 5 years supporting security aspects of program acquisition required;
- Opportunities available in APG & Hanover, MD;
- 3 years coordinating visitor security and control, and all security education requirements;
- Act as a visual deterrent for criminal activity in the store;
- Support a growing international team and represent LiveRamp security to our clients overseas.
Requirements:
- Preparing visit requests for program personnel;
- Candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision and work well under deadlines, frequently with quick turnaround;
- Preparing for classified meetings and escorting visitors as required;
- US citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance;
- Conducting security education and training including refresher training;
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience;
- Monitor security threats, analyze vulnerability assessments and balance security with business rules/needs;
- Proficiency using MS Office;
- Be flexible, organized, proactive and motivated;
- Possess a high degree of integrity and trust along with the ability to work independently;
- Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in security;
- Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills;
- Independent: needs no oversight to get things done;
- Relentless in pursuit of efficiency and accuracy: never settles for a process that could be easier or an answer that could be more accurate;
- Capable of coordinating many different projects: multi-tasking guru.