Security Specialist - Herndon VA

VetJobs; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Herndon, VA is seeking a Personnel Security Support Specialist to bolster enterprise security operations. The role focuses on identifying insider threats, mitigating workplace violence risks, and reporting on security threats to leadership.

You will work across security, HR, legal, and investigations teams to analyze data, produce threat assessments, and support incident response. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain), a minimum four years of intelligence or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, Psychology, Political Science, Security Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or ability to obtain polygraph.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in intelligence analysis, insider threat, investigations, or security operations.
• Knowledge of threat monitoring platforms, investigative databases, case management systems, and intelligence analysis tools.
• Experience preparing intelligence products, reports, and executive briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, identify, and assess insider threats, security incidents, and suspicious activities.
• Conduct intelligence-driven investigations involving insider threats and workplace security concerns.
• Analyze information from internal and external sources to identify threats and risks.
• Produce threat assessments, analytical reports, and situational updates for stakeholders.
• Investigate indicators of concerning behavior, policy violations, or insider threat activities.
• Monitor protests, geopolitical developments, and events that may affect operations.
• Conduct background research using investigative databases.
• Process and analyze threat-related reports for assessment and response.
• Prepare written reports and briefings to support threat mitigation decisions.
• Collaborate with security, HR, legal, and operations teams to address vulnerabilities.
• Support incident response and provide analytical assistance during incidents.
• Respond to high-priority intelligence requests and after-hours matters.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Threat assessment

Intelligence analysis

Security operations coordination

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Intelligence Studies/Security-related field

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Investigation databases

Case management systems

OSINT platforms

Job description

Job Description

Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Regular/Temporary
Regular

Position Summary

The Personnel Security Support Specialist supports enterprise security operations by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting potential insider threats, workplace violence concerns, security risks, and other activities that may negatively impact personnel, facilities, operations, information, or organizational assets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, identify, and assess potential insider threats, workplace violence concerns, security incidents, and suspicious activities that may impact personnel, facilities, operations, or organizational assets.
• Conduct intelligence-driven investigations involving insider threat concerns, employee misconduct, workplace violence, unauthorized disclosures, and other sensitive security matters.
• Analyze information from internal, commercial, government, and open-source intelligence sources to identify emerging threats and security risks.
• Produce recurring intelligence products, threat assessments, analytical reports, and situational awareness updates for security stakeholders and leadership.
• Investigate and evaluate indicators of concerning behavior, policy violations, fraud, theft, sabotage, espionage, or other insider threat activities.
• Monitor criminal activity, protests, demonstrations, geopolitical developments, and other events that may present risks to personnel or operations.
• Conduct background research and investigative reviews utilizing available investigative and intelligence databases.
• Process and analyze threat-related reports, intelligence alerts, and other security information requiring assessment and response.
• Prepare written reports, briefings, risk assessments, and recommendations to support threat mitigation and security decision-making.
• Collaborate with security, investigations, human resources, legal, compliance, executive protection, crisis management, and operational teams to address identified threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support incident response activities and provide analytical assistance during emerging security incidents.
• Respond to high-priority intelligence requests and time-sensitive security matters.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive, proprietary, and personally identifiable information.
• Participate in rotational on-call coverage and provide after-hours support as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)

Preferred Education

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, Psychology, Political Science, Security Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in intelligence analysis, insider threat, investigations, security operations, law enforcement, military intelligence, corporate security, or a related field.
• Knowledge of threat monitoring platforms, investigative databases, case management systems, and intelligence analysis tools preferred.
• Experience conducting investigations, threat assessments, intelligence analysis, or risk management activities.
• Knowledge of insider threat programs, workplace violence prevention, threat assessment methodologies, and security risk management principles.
• Experience collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information from multiple sources, including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) platforms.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and threat indicators.
• Experience preparing intelligence products, investigative reports, security assessments, and executive-level briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting security operations, corporate security programs, government agencies, critical infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City* Herndon

State* Virginia

Salary Range $60,000-$75,000