Security Specialist – General

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Security Specialist - General to support and manage security disciplines protecting classified and CUI information, personnel, and facilities.

The role provides administrative coordination across multiple security domains to maintain compliance with government standards. Responsibilities include supporting GENSEC, INDUSEC, NFOSEC, PERSEC, and PHYSEC programs; maintaining security records; coordinating with program offices and external stakeholders; and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government security disciplines including general security, industrial security, information security, personnel security, and physical security requirements.
• Excellent recordkeeping and documentation skills to support multi-disciplinary security programs.
• Ability to interpret security policies and assist personnel with security processes.
• Strong coordination and communication with security personnel and program stakeholders.
• Experience implementing protective measures to safeguard information, personnel, facilities, and program materials.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Responsibilities

• Support GENSEC activities by assisting with management of general security issues across multiple domains.
• Assist INDUSEC responsibilities safeguarding classified and controlled information under the National Industrial Security Program.
• Provide administrative support for NFOSEC protecting classified and CUI information.
• Support PERSEC functions by tracking security eligibility requirements and vetting actions.
• Assist PHYSEC efforts coordinating measures to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, facilities, and materials.
• Maintain accurate security records, logs, and correspondence across all disciplines.
• Coordinate with security personnel, program offices, and external stakeholders to support daily operations and administrative requirements.
• Participate in meetings, track actions, and help implement security guidelines across the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security disciplines

Recordkeeping

Policy interpretation

Security coordination

Protective measures

Senior-level interface

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

SFPC/PSC Certification eligibility

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

The Security Specialist - General supports and manages security disciplines that ensure the protection of classified information, controlled unclassified information, personnel, facilities, and industry-related security activities. This role provides administrative coordination across multiple security domains to maintain compliance with Government standards. It also assists security leadership by monitoring requirements, documenting actions, and supporting day-to-day security operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Security Specialist will support GENSEC activities by assisting with the management of general security issues that may cross multiple security domains.
• The Security Specialist assists with INDUSEC responsibilities by helping safeguard classified, controlled unclassified, ITAR, and proprietary information handled under the National Industrial Security Program.
• Provide administrative support for NFOSEC by maintaining documentation and processes that protect classified and CUI information across program activities.
• Support PERSEC functions by helping track and document security eligibility requirements and personnel vetting actions.
• Assist PHYSEC efforts by coordinating measures that prevent unauthorized access to personnel, facilities, and sensitive materials.
• Maintain accurate security records, logs, correspondence, and process documentation to support compliance across all security disciplines.
• Coordinate with security personnel, program offices, and external stakeholders to support daily security operations and administrative requirements.
• The Security Specialist participate in meetings, track actions, and assist in implementing security guidelines and procedures across the program.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of Government security disciplines including general security, industrial security, information security, personnel security, and physical security requirements.
• Skilled in maintaining organized records, logs, and administrative documentation that support multi-disciplinary security programs.
• Ability to interpret security policies, assist personnel with security processes, and ensure consistent administrative support across domains.
• Skilled in coordinating security activities, supporting compliance tasks, and communicating effectively with security personnel and program stakeholders.
• Ability to assist in implementing protective measures that safeguard information, personnel, facilities, and program materials.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Minimum/General Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain an SFPC/PSC Certification within one year of hire.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.