Security Specialist

Fibertek Inc; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability, life insurance, and AD&D

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

9/8/80 alternate workweek

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist (CSSO/GSSO) to support classified government programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

The role will oversee security operations within classified environments, ensuring IC/DoD compliance and serving as a liaison with government security offices. You will manage SCIF operations, personnel security processes, and security records, while ensuring regulatory compliance and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in security operations.
• Experience in SCIF accreditation and management activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations for classified environments.
• Ensure DoD/IC compliance across programs and facilities.
• Serve as liaison with government security officials to resolve issues.
• Support SCIF operations and ICD 705 standards accreditation.
• Conduct security briefings and manage personnel security actions.
• Maintain security documentation, logs, and records.

Skills

DoD security policies

IC security requirements

SCIF operations

Top Secret clearance

GSSO/SSO experience

Security incident response

Documentation & records management

Security systems proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DISS

NISS

PSIP

JADE

SCATTERCASTLES

Job description

Job Title

Security Specialist

Location

Job Description

Fibertek 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.

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000. This range reflects the compensation Fibertek reasonably expects to offer for this role. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education and training, key skills, and relevant market and business considerations.

Benefits offered:

• 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
• a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.