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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Security Specialist - Registry

Security Guarding & PatrolUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$95k - $115k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Ability to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management, security administration, a technical discipline, or a related field; additional directly relevant specialized and/or military experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Three or more years of directly relevant experience supporting security administration, registry, and document control in collateral, SAP, and SCI environments.
  • Experience with visitor control, access verification, classified material accountability, records maintenance, and classified document handling procedures.
  • Knowledge of collateral, SAP, and SCI security administration procedures, records management, and accountability requirements for sensitive and classified information.
  • Experience supporting SAPF and SCIF operations, including facility access control, security container management, and required security forms and records.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform registry, document control, visitor control, and access control functions for SAPF and SCIF spaces.
  • Review and verify personnel security clearances and SAP/SCI accesses for incoming visitors and attendee lists using government-approved systems.
  • Prepare and transmit collateral, SAP, and SCI visit notifications and certifications.
  • Support the Government security team and CPSO with physical security, facility access control, entry/exit inspection procedures, office opening and closing procedures, and personnel security training as required.
  • Manage security containers within the SAPF and SCIF, including changing combinations when required, maintaining required security documentation, and updating SF 700, SF 701, and SF 702.
  • Ensure proper receipt, control, accountability, storage, logging, routing, transfer, inventory, and authorized destruction of classified collateral, SAP, and SCI materials.
  • Maintain chain of custody, audit-ready records, and complete document control files.
  • Support internal reviews, self-assessments, and government inspections.
  • Support conference room operations, document reviews, and authorized nonresident personnel use.
  • Draft, update, and maintain document control standard operating procedures, security procedures, and office guidance.
  • Perform duties associated with Top Secret control.
  • When designated, support COMSEC material custodian responsibilities in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Coordinate effectively with government personnel, contractors, and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence.
  • Work independently and professionally in a fast-paced classified environment.

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1975

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