Security Specialist

GovCIO; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO, based in Fairfax, VA, seeks a Security Specialist III to strengthen day-to-day program security operations across Public Trust processing, collateral access, NATO renewals, foreign travel reporting, badging, onboarding/offboarding records, and customer workflows.

The role ensures compliance with GovCIO’s Security Standard Practices and Procedures and customer contract requirements, while improving throughput in high-volume programs. Occasional remote work is allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5–8 years of security experience with cleared/Public Trust contexts preferred.
• Experience with SIMS (or similar security records system) and DISS updates.
• Hands-on experience with prescreen processing, foreign travel/NATO cycles, and badging operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Public Trust determinations and prescreen reviews.
• Oversee CJR/CIR processing for timely case handling.
• Provide collateral access support and document access requirements.
• Maintain new-hire records, terminations, and debrief updates for lifecycle accuracy.
• Execute DISS updates and incident documentation.
• Coordinate badging operations and monitor queue activity.
• Track foreign travel/foreign contacts to ensure reporting compliance.
• Manage NATO renewals and associated debriefs.
• Support ACCS coordination and system registrations.
• Maintain SharePoint/document hygiene and access compliance.
• Document CSCS/DD254 compliance notes.

Skills

Prescreen processing

Foreign travel workflows

NATO access cycles

Badging operations

Microsoft 365

Policy/compliance interpretation

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in security or related field

Tools

SIMS

DISS

SharePoint

Excel

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Fairfax, Virginia

Secret

Flexible for occasional remote work

Corporate Operations & Support Services

Overview

GovCIO’s Corporate Security team is seeking a Security Specialist III to strengthen day‑to‑day program security operations across Public Trust processing, collateral access support, NATO renewals/debriefs, foreign travel reporting, badging, onboarding/offboarding records, and customer‑specific workflows. The role ensures compliance with GovCIO’s Security Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) and customer contract requirements, while improving throughput and reducing cycle times across high‑volume programs This position will be located in Fairfax, VA and will be flexible for occasional remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage Public Trust determinations, including prescreen reviews and coordination of required investigations.

• Oversee CJR/CIR processing, ensuring timely and accurate case handling.

• Provide collateral access support, validating eligibility and documenting access requirements.

• Maintain SIMS new‑hire records, terminations, and debrief updates to ensure lifecycle accuracy.

• Execute DISS updates, including visit requests, status changes, and incident documentation.

• Coordinate badging operations and monitor queue activity for timely processing.

• Intake and track foreign travel and foreign contacts, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

• Manage NATO access renewals and conduct associated debriefs.

• Support ACCS coordination, facilitating system registration, access, and record maintenance.

• Maintain SharePoint/document hygiene, ensuring version control, organization, and access compliance.

• Document and track CSCS/DD254 compliance notes, ensuring contract security requirements are recorded and up to date.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years personnel/industrial security experience supporting cleared and Public Trust populations or equivalent case management experience.(or commensurate experience)

• Working knowledge of SIMS (or comparable security record systems) and familiarity with DISS updates and clearance verification workflows.

• Hands‑on experience with prescreen processing, foreign travel/NATO cycles, and badging operations in a high‑volume environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel) and meticulous record‑keeping; strong written and verbal communication.

• Ability to interpret and apply corporate security policies (SPP) and follow customer instructions/requirements as communicated by Contracts/Programs.

• Clearance Required:

• Must hold a Secret security clearance

#NSS #TMK #TM

Posted Salary Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well‑being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.