Security Specialist

Talentify; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Talentify seeks a Security Specialist (CSSO/GSSO) to support classified government programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role oversees security in classified environments and ensures compliance with IC, DoD, and customer requirements.

The specialist will liaise with government security offices, support SCIF operations, manage security actions, and maintain documentation and materials control. U.S. citizenship and TS clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community security policies.
• Experience with SCIF operations and security documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily security operations for classified environments and secure facilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, DCSA, and customer requirements.
• Serve as primary contact with government security officials to resolve issues.
• Support SCIF accreditation and ICD 705-based requirements.
• Conduct SCI, SAP, indoctrination, debriefing, and foreign travel briefings.
• Manage personnel security actions including visits, clearances, and records.

Skills

DoD security policies

SCIF operations

Incident reporting

Security audits

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DISS

NISS

PSIP

JADE

Job description

Our client is seeking a Security Specialist (CSSO/GSSO) to support classified government programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The successful candidate will oversee security operations within classified environments, ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and customer security requirements. This position serves as a key liaison between program personnel and government security offices while supporting secure facilities, personnel security processes, classified material management, and SCIF operations. The Security Specialist will help ensure mission success through effective security administration, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk management.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage daily security operations for classified environments and secure facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Intelligence Community, DCSA, and customer security requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with government security officials to resolve security issues and maintain program compliance.
• Support SCIF operations and accreditation requirements in accordance with ICD 705 standards.
• Conduct SCI, SAP, indoctrination, debriefing, and foreign travel briefings.
• Manage personnel security actions including visit requests, clearance verification, access determinations, and security records maintenance.
• Maintain accountability and control of classified materials including storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction.
• Operate and monitor physical security systems including access control and surveillance systems.
• Conduct security self-inspections, internal assessments, and vulnerability reviews.
• Support government inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Coordinate classified meetings, visitor control procedures, and secure facility access.
• Maintain accurate security documentation, logs, reports, and personnel records.
• Utilize government security systems including DISS, NISS, PSIP, JADE, SCATTERCASTLES, or equivalent systems.
• Investigate, document, and report security incidents and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of secure program operations.

Job Requirements

Experience and Expertise Required

• Strong knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community security policies, procedures, and directives.
• Working knowledge of personnel, physical, and information security disciplines.
• Experience supporting classified facilities and secure program environments.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with government customers, security personnel, and program staff.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience supporting security operations in a classified environment.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience serving as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), Government Special Security Officer (GSSO), Special Security Representative (SSR), or Special Security Officer (SSO).
• Completion of SSO, GSSO, or ICD 705-related training courses.
• Experience supporting SCIF accreditation and management activities.
• Experience with DISS, NISS, PSIP, JADE, SCATTERCASTLES, or similar government security systems.
• Experience supporting Army, DoD, Intelligence Community, or other national security programs.
• Work is primarily performed in an office, classified facility, or SCIF environment.
• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and document review.
• Must be capable of moving throughout secure facilities and accessing controlled areas.
• May be required to lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required security accesses and program eligibility requirements.

Benefits

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; education assistance; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; and a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.