Security Analyst

Canvas Management Associates, LLC.; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Security Analyst to support the S3I Security Office. The role provides security administration and operational support to ensure compliance with DoD, Army, and organizational security policies and procedures.

This position serves as a key resource for government and contractor personnel by supporting personnel security, physical security, access control, classified material handling, and facility security operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or HS diploma/GED with four years of security/military/administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide security administration support to ensure DoD/Army compliance.
• Manage visitor memorandums, access control, and security records.
• Perform physical security inspections and SOP updates.
• Administer visitor control, badging, LENEL access, and report generation.
• Coordinate classified material handling and safeguarding processes.
• Assist government/contractor personnel with security requirements at Redstone Arsenal.

Skills

Security administration

Policy compliance

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

High School Diploma/GED with four years of relevant security experience

Job description

Security Analyst Location: Huntsville, AL Canvas is seeking a Security Analyst to support the S3I Security Office. The selected candidate will provide security administration and operational support to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and organizational security policies and procedures. This position serves as a key resource for government and contractor personnel by supporting personnel security, physical security, access control, classified material handling, and facility security operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Security Administration

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of the Security Office as directed by the Government Lead.
• Create escorted and non-escorted visitor memorandums for meetings and events.
• Collect and maintain end-of-month security documentation for open storage areas.
• Maintain and update combination change memorandums and related security records.
• Update and maintain Secure Area Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), facility point-of-contact lists, and annual security monitor documentation.
• Maintain the NSA Approved Products List (APL) and distribute updates as required.

Physical Security

• Conduct structural integrity inspections of open storage areas.
• Perform weekly walkthroughs and spot checks of secure areas.
• Conduct monthly inspections of security containers and open storage areas.
• Verify daily completion of SF 701 and SF 702 forms and ensure proper documentation of non-duty days and holidays.
• Perform combination changes for security containers and secure area access points.
• Conduct key control procedures.
• Open and close secure areas as required.
• Complete end-of-day security office procedures and maintain SF 701/702 documentation.

Personnel Security and Access Control

• Utilize the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to receive, transmit, and process Visit Authorization Requests (VARs).
• Verify security clearance eligibility and process visit requests for organizations without DISS access.
• Support visitor control activities by creating and updating records in the AvMC Integrated Center Information System.
• Process contractor and civilian badging requests.
• Submit visitor gate passes as requested.
• Administer physical access through the LENEL electronic security system by:Enabling and disabling employee and visitor access.Generating reports to support access rosters and point-of-contact lists.Recovering and destroying badges from departing personnel and updating associated records.

Classified Material Control

• Provide guidance on the safeguarding, marking, storage, transmission, transportation, and destruction of classified information.
• Assist with classified document control activities.
• Verify proper marking and processing of classified mail, including DA Form 3964 validation, control number assignment, and database updates.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist government and contractor personnel with security-related requirements at Redstone Arsenal.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Army regulations and AvMC/S3I security guidance.
• Complete all required training necessary to perform assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant security, military, administrative, or related experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Security Clearance Requirement

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.