SECURITY SPECIALIST

SGS Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Philadelphia seeks a Background Investigator to initiate, review, and adjudicate investigations for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate records.

You will conduct risk assessments, collaborate with HR and external partners, communicate with applicants to resolve issues, and maintain documentation across Sterling and similar platforms to support secure, compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with background investigations and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, review, and adjudicate background investigations for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors.
• Conduct personnel risk assessments to identify insider threats and mitigate risks.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC, FERC) and internal security procedures for all background screening activities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR teams, and external partners to process investigations efficiently and accurately.
• Communicate with applicants and vendors to resolve background screening issues, discrepancies, or missing information.
• Serve as an advisor on personnel security concepts, policies, and risk mitigation processes.
• Support development and execution of risk mitigation plans to maintain organizational security and compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports related to personnel investigations.
• Manage third-party background screening workflows, including agencies such as Sterling and similar platforms.
• Provide guidance and support during re-investigations and periodic reviews.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Vendor/Contractor Screening

Security Analysis

Documentation & Reporting

Communication Skills

Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sterling

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate, review, and adjudicate background investigations for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors.
• Conduct personnel risk assessments to identify and mitigate insider threats such as fraud, theft, workplace violence, or compliance risks.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC, FERC) and internal security procedures for all background screening activities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR teams, and external partners to process investigations efficiently and accurately.
• Communicate with applicants and vendors to resolve background screening issues, discrepancies, or missing information.
• Serve as an advisor on personnel security concepts, policies, and risk mitigation processes.
• Support development and execution of risk mitigation plans to maintain organizational security and compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports related to personnel investigations.
• Manage third-party background screening workflows, including agencies such as Sterling and similar platforms.
• Provide guidance and support during re-investigations and periodic reviews.

Skills

• Background Investigation Tools: Experience with platforms like Sterling (strongly preferred).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and other security/compliance frameworks.
• Risk Assessment: Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate personnel-related security risks.
• Vendor/Contractor Screening: Experience processing security checks for third-party vendors and contractors.
• Security Analysis: Strong investigative, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Documentation & Reporting: Skilled at maintaining detailed records, adjudication notes, and compliance-related documentation.
• Communication Skills: Ability to work with employees, contractors, HR teams, and external agencies effectively.
• Industry Experience (Nice to Have): Experience in the energy sector or similar regulated industries.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's.