Security Coordinator

Sayres & Associates; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is looking for a Security Coordinator responsible for developing security programs and ensuring compliance with policies. This role provides the opportunity to enhance security measures while gaining exposure to complex tasks, supporting the organization's commitment to safety and regulations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a security-related role.
• Familiarity with security program management and regulatory compliance.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the development and evaluation of security programs.
• Assess security measures and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports to support security initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Security program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Information Security, or a related field

Job description

Overview:

The Security Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and evaluating organizational security programs to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves supporting the implementation of security measures, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending resource needs. The position provides the opportunity to gain exposure to more complex tasks within the security function.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of security programs across the organization.
• Assess the effectiveness of current security measures and recommend improvements or additional resources as needed.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Monitor security-related activities and contribute to incident response efforts as directed.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support security initiatives and audits.
• Collaborate with departments to align security practices with operational needs.
• Gain exposure to complex security tasks and occasionally receive direction in multiple aspects of the work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a security-related role.
• Familiarity with security program management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and under occasional supervision
• Secret clearance

Benefits: Sayres Defense offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and additional employee support programs. Eligibility and specific offerings may vary based on position, location, and other factors.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations. We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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