Security Specialist – Industrial

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. in Arlington, VA seeks a Security Specialist - Industrial to develop, maintain, and execute industrial security requirements across programs and contractor locations.

You will safeguard classified, CI, and proprietary information per DoD, NISP, and program policies. The role manages documentation, assessments, training, and compliance to sustain a robust security posture, with duties spanning manuals, SOPs, security classification guides, and action plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD industrial security standards and NISP.
• Experience authoring and maintaining security publications and SOPs.
• Ability to assess risks and identify vulnerabilities for CPI and sensitive equities.
• Experience with government security databases and records systems.
• Strong briefing and communication skills for senior-level interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Author, maintain, and update security documentation (SOPs, guides, plans) as directed.
• Maintain government security websites, databases, and systems of record (JADE, DISS, SharePoint).
• Schedule and facilitate security meetings; capture notes and assign tasks.
• Track government priorities, reports, and security actions.
• Provide assessments and guidance to support industry compliance.
• Analyze program equities to identify risks and threats; mitigate accordingly.
• Develop and execute Corrective Action Plans and POA&Ms as required.
• Lead SETA program activities including monthly topics and displays.
• Identify incident trends and ensure initial and annual security training is completed.
• Manage visit requests for personnel and visitors across CONUS/OCONUS.

Skills

NISP policies

INFOSEC PERSEC

Risk assessment

Security publications

Security databases

Visit coordination

SCI/SAP docs

JADE

DISS

SharePoint

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's + 4 years

CDSE certification

Tools

JADE

DISS

SharePoint

Job description

• Type: Full Time
• Location: Arlington, Virgina
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Reports To: ARMADA HQ
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

The Security Specialist - Industrial supports the development, maintenance, and execution of industrial security requirements across the program and its contractor locations. This role ensures classified, controlled unclassified, and proprietary information are safeguarded in accordance with DoD, NISP, and program‑specific policies. The specialist also manages documentation, assessments, training, and compliance activities essential to maintaining a robust industrial security posture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Security Specialist - Industrial will author, maintain, and update security documentation such as Security Operations Manuals, SOPs, Security Classification Guides, Access Management Control Plans, Project Security Instructions, SSAMPs, COOPs, OEPs, Program Protection Plans, and Emergency Action Plans at intervals directed by the Government.
• Security Specialist - Industrial maintain and update Government security websites, databases, and systems of record including JADE, DISS, SharePoint, and local archives.
• Assist with scheduling and executing security‑related meetings, conferences, and working groups, including recording notes and identifying security tasks or responsibilities.
• Perform task management and develop methods to track Government priorities, reports, and security actions.
• Provide security assessments, Staff Assistance Visits, and protection guidance to support industry compliance.
• Conduct in‑depth analysis of program equities to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and security gaps, ensuring methodologies mitigate identified threats.
• Assist with development and execution of Corrective Action Plans, POA&Ms, and other compliance documentation required by applicable regulations and policies.
• Develop and execute an in‑person, virtual, and static display SETA program, including monthly topics or focus areas, and maintain security posters, announcements, and bulletin boards.
• Identify security incident trends, incorporate mitigation training, and ensure required initial and annual security training is completed and documented.
• Receive, transmit, and file visit requests for personnel and visitors for CONUS, OCONUS, and international facilities.
• Security Specialist - Industrial assist with developing construction security plans, SOPs, fixed facility checklists, and documentation required for SCI/SAP facility operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements, DoD industrial security standards, INFOSEC and PERSEC policies, and security documentation processes.
• Skilled in authoring, maintaining, and organizing complex security publications, assessments, compliance tools, and facility support materials.
• Ability to evaluate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend effective protective measures for CPI, MCC, MCF, and other sensitive program equities.
• Skilled in managing security databases, tracking tasks, coordinating visits, and supporting meetings, training, and compliance activities.
• Ability to support SCI/SAP facility documentation, training program development, and comprehensive industrial security oversight across Government and industry locations.
• 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.
• Industrial Security Oversight Certification (CDSE) 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.

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.