Senior Security Specialist

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.

As a Senior 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.
• Supports the SAP information security program.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained for the accreditation and use of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
• Coordinates annual and semi-annual preventive maintenance inspections and testing for SAPFs/SCIFs.
• Generates and tracks Program Access Requests (PARs) utilizing the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).
• 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 proprietary information.
• Prepares, sends, and receives visitor certifications. Investigates losses and security violations and recommends corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• 10+ years of relevant DoD/IC security related experience.
• Special access program experience a plus
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Senior knowledge of DoD, DOE, or other industrial security programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.

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.

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