Full-Time

Industrial Security Specialist

Posted on 10/8/2025

Deadline 10/2/26
Abile Group

Abile Group

51-200 employees

Federal IT systems engineering and management

No salary listed

Springfield, VA, USA

In Person

Candidate must be able to travel up to 25% of the time within the Continental U.S. to support CAV inspections.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Requirements
  • TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Poly
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3-5 years’ experience executing 32 SCF Part 117, National Security Program
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time within the Continental U.S to support CAV inspections
  • Experience using Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
  • Creates DoD task order Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) (or successor forms) as appropriate.
  • Manages the Industrial Security secure and unclassified customer service phone lines, email accounts, and other forms of communication, as appropriate.
  • Responds to customer/stakeholder requests for assistance/information in a timely manner.
  • Plans and conducts Customer Assistance Visits (CAVs) to CONUS industrial partner locations that are performing classified work off-site.
  • Performs observations of physical security aspects and provides industrial security program guidance to industry security personnel pertaining to implementation of NISPOM requirements.
  • Processes and tracks Facility Clearance and National Interest Determinations packages upon request.
  • Provides timely, properly edits CAV trip reports that include a list of meeting attendees and a synopsis of topics of discussion, items of interest, and follow-on actions/due outs, when applicable.
  • Coordinates with the agency and external agencies to obtain information, develops solutions, and communicates with customers/stakeholders.
  • Provides technical expertise concerning physical, personnel, information, and operations security to industry partners.
  • Drafts, reviews, analyzes, interprets, and maintains internal policy documents, standard operating procedures, program briefings and instructional material pertaining to the Industrial Security program.
  • Creates and maintains a security reference library connected to Industrial Security. Library material is not limited to DoD or IC generated material. Library may be a combination of printed and electronic material.
  • Upon requests, provides content for taskers, weekly activity reports, staff meetings, and other engagements as appropriate.
  • Represents Industrial Security by presenting content at internal or external working groups, informational briefings, and training sessions upon request.
  • Coordinates with the agency and external agencies, as appropriate, to obtain information, develop solutions, and communicates guidance to customers/stakeholders.
  • Upon requests, attends security conferences, webinars, and/or trainings to increase knowledge and promote NISPOM compliance.
  • When appropriate, use databases and web tools, including but not limited to National Industrial Security System (NISS) National task order Classification System (NCCS), PeopleSoft, Sam.gov, and Defense Information Security System (DISS) to validate applicable security information.
  • Maintains and updates Industrial Security records upon request including electronic shared folder and hardcopy documentation.
  • Creates and presents briefings on various subjects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Possess knowledge of the most up-to-date DoD and IC security directives, instructions, standards, and guidelines to enforce industrial security compliance and mitigate security risks.

Abile Group provides consulting and IT systems engineering services to U.S. government clients, with a focus on the Intelligence Community. It has two divisions: Enterprise Performance & Program Management, which helps with regulatory compliance and measuring success, and IT Systems Engineering, which covers the full engineering lifecycle across systems, networks, cybersecurity, and audio/visual tech. The firm works with cleared personnel for sensitive national-security projects and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications; it was acquired by Valiant Solutions in 2026 to expand cybersecurity capabilities. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet regulatory requirements, improve performance, and protect national security through integrated management and technical services.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zero Trust architecture demand across DoD and IC agencies modernizing legacy systems.
  • Continuous authorization and resilience requirements expand full-stack security consulting opportunities.
  • Cloud-native security architectures in FedRAMP environments enable differentiated platform positioning.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of woman-owned small business status eliminates $100M+ federal sole-source contract eligibility.
  • PE-driven integration clashes with Abile's agility, eroding client trust within 6–12 months.
  • Key personnel exodus, including CEO duCellier, disrupts cleared engineer delivery for IC missions.

What makes Abile Group unique

  • End-to-end cyber lifecycle capabilities from secure design through sustained operations.
  • Cleared workforce with ISO 27001:2013 certification reduces federal customer go-to-market friction.
  • Established $31.8M federal contract base and intelligence community relationships provide immediate revenue.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

readmagazine.com
Feb 18th, 2026
Valiant Solutions Acquires Abile Group to Expand Cybersecurity Support for National Security Missions

Valiant Solutions acquires Abile Group to expand cybersecurity support for National Security missions. February 18, 2026 Valiant Solutions, LLC (Valiant), a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, announced the acquisition of Abile Group (Abile), a provider of secure network and cyber engineering services and technology to National Security customers. The acquisition reinforces Valiant's strategy to build a market leader of scale across cybersecurity to address the evolving cyber, information assurance, and digital risk requirements of Federal and National Security customers. Together, Valiant and Abile deliver enhanced cybersecurity capabilities through a unified team focused on protecting, modernizing, and operating mission critical systems in complex and high-threat environments. "Cybersecurity underpins every mission our customers execute," said George Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Valiant Solutions. "This transaction allows us to deepen our technical expertise and broaden the solutions we deliver, while remaining focused on being a trusted cybersecurity partner to Federal and National Security customers." Abile Group brings a strong history of supporting mission-critical defense and national security programs, with particular strengths in endpoint protection, cloud-native architectures, and network engineering. These capabilities enhance Valiant's ability to support Zero Trust initiatives, continuous authorization, and modern cyber-enabled missions across classified and unclassified environments. Combined, the companies support the full cyber lifecycle, spanning secure system design and accreditation through sustained operations, resilience, and continuous improvement. "Valiant shares our commitment to technical rigor, mission execution, and customer trust," said Cara duCellier, President and CEO of Abile Group. "This combination creates new opportunities for our employees and enables us to deliver broader, more integrated cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer missions." "Valiant's acquisition of Abile marks another meaningful step forward in executing the strategy of building a differentiated cybersecurity platform serving clients across the Federal government," said John Allen, Managing Partner at Bluestone. Piper Sandler & Co served as sell-side financial advisor and Miles & Stockbridge served as legal counsel to Abile Group, Inc. Holland & Knight served as legal counsel to Valiant Solutions.

PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2026
Valiant Solutions, a Bluestone portfolio company, Acquires Abile Group to Expand Cybersecurity Support for National Security Missions

/PRNewswire/ -- Valiant Solutions, a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, today announced the acquisition of Abile...

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