
Posted 24 days ago
Security SpecialistAMERICAN SYSTEMS · Arlington
Security Specialist
ArlingtonOn-siteFull-time$110k–$130k
AI Summary
Administers and coordinates DoD and industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies, including personnel security, information security, COMSEC, physical security, and classified material handling.
About this role
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
As a Security Specialist with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Administer and coordinate DoD and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and support to staff members concerning all security administrative functions, such as personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, and physical security to ensure compliance with standards.
- Provides administrative security support associated with the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.
- May act as Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for projects.
- Administers and maintains physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, and safeguarding of company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property.
- Develops and conducts security briefings and security education programs.
- Provides oversight for programs for the protection of classified information as well as propriety information.
- Prepares, sends, and receives visitor certifications.
- Investigates losses and security violations and recommends corrective actions.
- Manages the continuing eligibility program for employees.
- Periodically inspects the facility to ensure physical security measures.
Qualifications
- High School diploma
- 3-5 years of relevant security related experience.
- Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is a must.
- Previous experience working with Special Access programs or SCI environment.
- Knowledge of DoW, DOE, or other industrial security programs.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSkills
Classified Material HandlingCOMSECContinuing Eligibility ProgramDoD Industrial SecurityEmployee IdentificationInformation SecurityLoss InvestigationPersonnel SecurityPhysical SecuritySecurity BriefingsTop Secret Control Officer (TSCO)Visitor Control
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