Security Operations Specialist — TS/SCI Eligible

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education & training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Security Specialist-Operations to ensure secure, compliant classified operations. You will execute recurring security processes, coordinate access controls, and maintain accurate logs and status trackers.

Ideal candidates have a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and substantial experience with SAP/SCI environments, capable of leading security actions across government and contractor teams while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Special Access Program and SCI environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively across Government and contractor stakeholders; prepare briefings, SOPs, and official correspondence.
• Ability to lead a team in fast paced classified environments and adapt to changing mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute recurring security processes for classified operations.
• Coordinate access, secure-area, documentation, records, and facility-related actions across responsible security functions.
• Monitor daily security activities, open actions, operational issues, and changing mission requirements.
• Resolve routine security problems and coordinate specialized support when issues cross functional boundaries.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs, systems updates, status trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Support secure-area opening, closing, access, visitor management, incident, and safeguarding procedures as assigned.
• Advise Government and contractor personnel on approved operational security procedures and required protective measures.
• Recommend process changes that improve reliability, responsiveness, and consistency across daily security operations.

Skills

Security operations

Cross-agency coordination

Documentation & reports

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 14 years experience

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Security Specialist-Operations to ensure secure, compliant classified operations. You will execute recurring security processes, coordinate access controls, and maintain accurate logs and status trackers.

Ideal candidates have a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and substantial experience with SAP/SCI environments, capable of leading security actions across government and contractor teams while driving continuous improvement.