Security Specialist - General (Junior-level)

Prosync; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Quarterly bonuses

Health benefits and 401K retirement

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work options

Job summary

ProSync is seeking a Junior-Level General Security Specialist to support and execute security operations across DoD and IC programs. You will assist with personnel, physical, information, and industrial security, maintain compliance records, and help ensure regulatory requirements are met.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work under guidance of senior security professionals, and a commitment to learning across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; or Associate's Degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted.
• Active IAT/IAM Level II certification is required (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SSCP, etc.).
• Top Secret clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily security operations across personnel, information, physical, and industrial security.
• Maintain security records, databases, files, and compliance documentation.
• Process visit requests, access requests, and clearance actions.
• Assist in security reviews, inspections, and self-assessments.
• Implement security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor security actions to ensure timely completion and compliance.
• Coordinate with government personnel and program teams on security issues.
• Prepare reports and security documentation; support incident reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Willingness to learn

Security principles

IAT/IAM Level II certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

This opportunity is currently in the proposal phase and is set to be awarded in early 2027.

ProSync

ProSync Technology Group, LLC (ProSync) is an award‑winning, SDVOSB Defense Contracting company with a strong military heritage and a record of excellence in supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Junior-Level General Security Specialist

ProSync is seeking a passionate Junior‑Level General Security Specialist to support and execute comprehensive security operations across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs. This position serves as a key contributor to security compliance, risk management, and operational security efforts while supporting personnel, physical, industrial, information, and program security requirements. The ideal candidate can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide security guidance to program personnel while ensuring compliance with government directives and security regulations.

ProSync's mission to "Define and Redefine the State of Possible".

Responsibilities

• Support daily security operations across multiple security disciplines including personnel, information, physical, and industrial security.
• Assist with maintaining security records, databases, files, and compliance documentation.
• Support the processing of visit requests, access requests, clearance actions, and security‑related administrative requirements.
• Assist in conducting security reviews, inspections, self‑assessments, and compliance activities.
• Support the implementation of security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and track security actions to ensure timely completion and compliance.
• Assist with security awareness initiatives and security education programs.
• Coordinate with government personnel, program teams, and security professionals to resolve security‑related issues.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and security documentation.
• Support incident reporting, documentation, and corrective action tracking efforts.
• Perform research and administrative support functions related to security operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of classified and sensitive information.
• Less than three (3) years of experience supporting security operations, compliance programs, government security functions, or related disciplines.
• Basic understanding of security principles, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under the guidance of senior security professionals.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise across multiple security disciplines.
• Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification. (i.e. Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, CCSP, etc.)
• A minimum Top Secret security clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility is required to be considered for this position.

Educational Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (OR) an Associate's Degree plus 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted.

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer sign on bonuses! We also offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.
• Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future.
• Other health-related benefits: include an employee assistance program for those difficult times or when you need to take care of your mental health.
• Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.

Join PROSYNC and enjoy our great benefits!