Full-Time

Security Specialist

Posted on 12/6/2025

Deadline 12/5/26
AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

1,001-5,000 employees

IT and engineering services for government

Compensation Overview

$89.8k - $150k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Springfield, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Security & Protective Services
Required Skills
SAP Products
Requirements
  • High School diploma.
  • 5 - 10+ years of relevant DoD/IC security related experience.
  • Experience with application of ICD704 and EO 12968; and SEAD 3, 6 and 7 which addresses reporting requirements, continuous vetting/evaluation, and reciprocity.
  • Knowledgeable of DoD/DoN/IC SCI and SAP Personnel Security processes and requirements.
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • 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 authoritative information and assistance to management/employees on personnel security policies and procedures for reviewing adverse personnel security determinations, and employee reconsideration or appeal rights.
  • Track and maintain all PERSEC information to include clearance status, SAP access, security training records, personnel information files (PIFs) and visit certification (VAR).Administer and update information on the Clients Security Databases.
  • Review forms for accuracy and Process incoming Program Access Request (PAR) and associated documentation.
  • Develop recommendations with sufficient supporting rationale to enable the Government to decide whether to approve or deny for classified programs.
  • Liaison with external DoD entities on all matters pertaining to personnel security.
  • Manage program quota access rosters, develop detailed reports and presentation for Government regarding personnel access requirements.
  • Conducting required security orientation, refresher training, and security briefings for assigned personnel.
  • Process, track, file and report on foreign travel reported.
  • 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.

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chantilly, Virginia

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $172.7 million Naval Surface Warfare Center follow‑on contract anchors long‑term defense engineering revenue and program continuity.
  • CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score strengthens eligibility for high‑value federal contracts handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
  • The Epsilon acquisition and new leadership in innovation and digital systems position AMERICAN SYSTEMS to capture more managed IT and cyber work across federal and commercial sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of Epsilon’s multi‑tenant managed IT model risks cultural clashes, margin erosion, and service disruptions across federal accounts.
  • Heavy concentration in Navy and DoD contracts exposes AMERICAN SYSTEMS to a material revenue cliff if a single major award is lost or repriced.
  • The ESOP structure faces mounting liquidity pressure from retiring employee‑owners, which could constrain M&A and debt capacity as the company scales.

What makes AMERICAN SYSTEMS unique

  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a 100% employee‑owned federal contractor with deep roots in DoD and intelligence IT and engineering.
  • The company’s proprietary MERGE service delivery framework integrates mission‑engaged resources across the enterprise for complex national priority programs.
  • Its acquisition of Epsilon adds a multi‑tenant managed IT and cybersecurity platform, broadening scale beyond traditional government services models.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Sep 8th, 2025
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Completes Acquisition of Epsilon, Inc.

CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of mission essential and information engineering services to federal customers, today announced the acquisition of Epsilon, Inc. (Epsilon), a managed IT and cybersecurity leader headquartered in Weaverville, NC. The acquisition will result in more than 400 new employees joining AMERICAN SYSTEMS, further increasing the company’s scale and capabilities.This transaction marks the largest acquisition in AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ 50-year history. The addition of Epsilon’s multi-tenant service delivery model, its broad geographical footprint, and its federal and commercial market expertise brings significant new capabilities and economies of scale to AMERICAN SYSTEMS. This expanded capability enables AMERICAN SYSTEMS to even better address the rapidly evolving needs of existing and new customers across sectors as the company partners with them to accelerate mission outcomes and increase efficiency."Acquisitions are an important element of our growth strategy, and we work hard to ensure that we select companies that are a good fit for us, both strategically and culturally,” said John Steckel, AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ President and CEO

WashingtonExec
Sep 8th, 2025
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Buys Epsilon

AMERICAN SYSTEMS buys Epsilon.

Washington Technology
Sep 2nd, 2025
Tech, finance and operations leadership moves across the market

He succeeds Brian Neely, who retired after two decades as American Systems' CIO.

WashingtonExec
Aug 26th, 2025
Srinivas Rautwar Named AMERICAN SYSTEMS CIO

AMERICAN SYSTEMS has promoted Srinivas Rautwar to chief information officer, effective Aug. 25.

WashingtonExec
Aug 24th, 2025
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification with Perfect Score

The certification strengthens AMERICAN SYSTEMS' ability to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and mitigate the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.

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