Security Specialist

Nightwing; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Security is seeking a Security Specialist to support SCI program security in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role offers hands-on experience with government security requirements and documentation, including clearance processing, access control, and administrative security tasks.

The ideal candidate will hold a Top-Secret clearance with FS Polygraph, possess strong organizational skills, and be capable of working with federal security standards.

Qualifications

• Top-Secret clearance with FS Polygraph required.
• Experience supporting SCI programs and government security requirements.
• Ability to document, track, and maintain security records.

Responsibilities

• Process personnel actions including clearance requests, visit certifications, reinvestigations, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and security documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, out-processing, security briefings, and administrative activities.
• Manage badge issuance, renewals, and clearance certifications.
• Support daily badging and access control activities.
• Coordinate building access requests and maintain access records.
• Assist with SCIF documentation, inspections, audits, self-assessments, and special projects.
• Support Guard force oversight.
• Partner with government, program, and security personnel to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform the implementation of NISPOM, ICD, and customer-specific requirements.

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.Nightwing Security is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Security Specialist to support our staff in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role is ideal for an individual who is interested in developing a career in program security and learning the responsibilities associated with supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.The Security Specialist will work closely with experienced security professionals and will provide administrative and operational support while gaining experience with government security requirements, policies, and procedures.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Top-Secret with FS PolygraphWhat You'll DoAs a Security Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our security operations, with responsibilities that directly impact mission success:Personnel Security· Process personnel actions, including clearance requests, visit certifications, reinvestigations, and terminations· Maintain accurate personnel records and security documentation-Work directly with candidates to facilitate clearance package submittals; review and submit to customer· Maintain clearance databases and tracking required actions· Assist with documenting and tracking security-related actions and requirements· Support onboarding, out-processing, security briefings, and administrative activities· Manage badge issuance, renewals, and clearance certificationsAccess Control· Support daily badging and access control activities· Receive, process, and send visit requests and certifications· Coordinate building access requests and maintain access recordsProgram/Physical Security· Assist with maintaining SCIF documentation· Assist the security team with inspections, audits, self-assessments, and special projects· Support Guard force oversightAdditional Responsibilities· Partner with government, program, and security personnel to ensure compliance with applicable requirements· Support the implementation of NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD), and customer-specific requirements· Perform additional administrative duties as assignedSalary & BenefitsThe salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.