Security Specialist (2026-0167)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. is hiring a Security Specialist to join our team in Hanover, MD. The role involves administering security programs and managing sensitive information programs.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of security experience, and strong communication skills. The pay range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 annually, with hybrid work options available after onboarding.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, supporting employee wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of personnel security experience.
• Experience with classified materials up to Top Secret.
• Must have experience in the U.S. Government or contractor community.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement security programs for ATS.
• Conduct access control management and facility badge coordination.
• Investigation of security violations and recommending actions.

Skills

Security-related experience

Communication skills

Microsoft applications

Attention to detail

Ability to manage ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DISS

NISS

eApp

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies.

We are actively hiring a Security Specialist with TS/SCI clearance/Poly to join our Security team working in Hanover, MD. Hybrid work is also permissible once the individual is ramped up with the team. The role involves administering and implementing collateral level security programs and sensitive compartmented information programs for ATS programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow the NISPOM, ICD, and other government regulations to administer routine aspects of the Intelligence and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Your duties include support to both collateral level security programs and sensitive compartmented information programs.
• Primary duties include completion of SF86, SCI customer nomination packages, completing DD-254 packages, preparation and approval of visit access requests (VARs), clearance checks, use of DISS, NCAISS, NISS, and coordination with customer security representatives to process security clearance requirements.
• Conduct access control management and facility badge coordination. Protect classified government information, monitor security procedures, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical and administrative security systems and procedures.
• Conduct customer and corporate security briefings. Investigate losses and security violations and recommend corrective actions. Update company security documents.
• Be able and flexible to move from one task to another and be available for a variety of tasks as the need arises.

Required Education & Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus Security-related experience.
• 2-5 years or greater personnel security experience.
• Experience with DISS, NISS, eApp, and SIMS is strongly preferred.
• Experience producing, handling, storing, transmitting, and transporting classified materials, up to and including Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Knowledge and experience developing security plans and detailed OPSEC procedures.
• Must have experience with personnel security, document and visitor control.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with all levels of staff and outside personnel.
• Must have experience in the U.S. Government, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork skills.
• Self‑starter able to take initiative within a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Must be flexible and adapt to the ever‑changing world of security.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.
• Ability to effectively manage ambiguity and multi‑task on a variety of initiatives.

Desired Education & Experience

• FSO Certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Must be self‑motivated and results oriented.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. This range is influenced by geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, and relevant prior experience, skills, education, and certifications. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits, and learning and development opportunities, designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time‑off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.