Security Specialist

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC is seeking a Security Specialist in Virginia for the FBI Laboratory Division. The ideal candidate will oversee security operations and ensure compliance with federal protocols. A Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility are mandatory. The role requires flexibility in shifts, covering weekends and alternate schedules as needed.

Responsibilities include managing personnel, coordinating with government stakeholders, and executing critical security operations. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field with 3 years of security experience, or 5 years in any security related field.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and communication.
• Must have Top-Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor personnel and work assignments.
• Ensure performance and service level requirements are met.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and operational coverage.
• Support incident response and emergency procedures.

Skills

Security clearance management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years relevant security experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc, a Koniag Government Service Company, is looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Security Specialist with intimate knowledge of visitor procedures. The Security Specialist will support KTS and our government customer in Quantico, VA the Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division and oversee the execution of coverage at a critical 24/7/365 location. This position is the “flex” shift that generally works Saturday through Wednesday to cover the weekends but provides flex coverage to other shifts when there are scheduling issues.

This position requires a Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility and the willingness and ability to pass a CI Polygraph. Please do not apply if you do not possess that level clearance. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

Shift Structure

Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave and more.

Security Specialists shall perform security operations and support services necessary to achieve all required performance outcomes and must be flexible and willing to alternate schedule to staff posts during designated working hours. The Contractors may be required to shift schedule or report to an alternate location without significant advance notice.

Clearance Requirement

• Must possess final Top-Secret personnel security clearances and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties

• Managing contractor personnel and work assignments
• Ensuring all performance requirements and service levels are met
• Overseeing staffing, scheduling, and operational coverage
• Implementing quality control processes
• Coordinating with Government stakeholders
• Identifying and resolving performance issues
• Executing security operations across all required functions
• Maintaining continuous situational awareness
• Supporting access control, personnel security, and physical security operations
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting incident response and emergency procedures
• Performing duties across multiple security disciplines as required
• Contractors shall be required to use the FBI access control databases, including the FBI's Phoenix and the SOPU Gatekeeper visitor database.
• Conduct Scattered Castles and/or DISS verifications as requested.
• Personnel shall be responsible for processing incoming Visitor Access Requests (VAR) and for entering the information into the appropriate database. Must coordinate VAR information with the appropriate FBI Security Division personnel.
• Prepare electronic communications (ECs) in Sentinel as required.
• Shall be responsible for outgoing clearance transfer procedures, obtain proxy access, and assist as necessary.
• Shall process FBI Limited Access Request (LAR) paperwork, including coordinating approvals/denials with the FBI Security Division, notifying the point-of-contact, entering details into the database, and preparing associated EC.
• Shall issue badges and IDs in accordance with policy and utilize the badge system as directed.
• Responsible for monitoring CCTV video
• Coordinating with Quantico Security Operations Center (QSOC) for emergency response and alarm activity
• Personnel shall be responsible for the screening of visitors and their belongings with an X-ray machine and a metal detector. Visual checks shall be conducted if the X-ray machine and/or metal detector is not available. They shall complete all trainings required/provided by the customer to insure proper handling of this equipment.
• Personnel shall assist with escort duties as needed.
• The Team Lead shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and ensure contract compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum education required is a bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years security experience in relevant fields, such as industrial security, physical security and computer/network security – OR – a minimum of five (5) years of experience in any security related field.
• Must be skilled in creating complex spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, etc.), in preparing briefings (i.e. PowerPoint, etc.), Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be able to communicate clearly; must be able to provide security briefings and debriefings; must be able to provide comprehensive written communications.
• Must perform all duties in an extremely professional, customer-service oriented manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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