AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Security Specialist

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Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$110k - $130k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Three to five years of relevant security-related experience is required.
An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
Previous experience working with Special Access programs or in an SCI environment is required.
Knowledge of DoW, DOE, or other industrial security programs is required.

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate DoD and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
Provide staff members with guidance and support on personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, physical security, and related administrative functions to ensure compliance with standards.
Provide administrative security support for the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.
May act as Top Secret Control Officer for projects.
Administer and maintain physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, and safeguarding company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property.
Develop and conduct security briefings and security education programs.
Provide oversight for programs protecting classified and proprietary information.
Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications.
Investigate losses and security violations and recommend corrective actions.
Manage the continuing eligibility program for employees.
Periodically inspect the facility to ensure physical security measures.

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 Status

Compensation: 110000 to 130000 (USD)

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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