Security Specialist, Junior

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a motivated Jr. Security Specialist to join our team at Quantico.

You will support the implementation of government security policies for SAPs, helping protect highly sensitive information and ensure compliance with DoD and company regulations. Requirements include US citizenship, Top-Secret/SCI with eligibility, 1–3 years in security, and strong communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with Top-Secret clearance SCI eligibility.
• 1-3 years of security program experience; SAP/SCI exposure a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of DoD, NISPOM and ICD security requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications such as SPeD, Security+ or similar are a plus with willingness to pursue more.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain security protocols for SAP programs.
• Develop and enforce SAP SOPs.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for SAP personnel.
• Manage access control and visitor management for SAP facilities.
• Prepare and handle visitor certifications.
• Handle classified material in accordance with policy (receiving, distributing, inventorying, reproducing, disposing).
• Support audits and inspections to ensure DoD and company policy compliance.
• Inspect facilities to support physical security measures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Job description

Security Specialist, Junior

Location: US-VA-Quantico

ID: 2026-4742

Category: Security Administration

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Security Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will support the implementation of government security policies, procedures, and requirements for Special Access Programs (SAPs) within the organization. This role assists in protecting highly sensitive information, maintaining compliance with government and company regulations, and promoting a strong culture of security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security protocols for Special Access Programs.
• Support the development and enforcement of SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in conducting security briefings, debriefings, and training for SAP personnel.
• Support the management of access control and visitor management for SAP facilities.
• Help prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications.
• Assist in receiving, distributing, inventorying, reproducing, and disposing of classified materials in accordance with policy.
• Support audits and inspections to help ensure compliance with DoD and company policies.
• Periodically assist in inspecting facilities/spaces to support compliance with physical security measures.
• Interface, under supervision, with government customers, program managers, and internal staff regarding SAP security issues.
• Assist in coordinating incident response and reporting for security violations or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records for personnel security, visit requests, and SAP documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and a Top-Secret clearance SCI with eligibility.
• High School Diploma (associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in security programs; exposure to SAPs or SCI environments is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge or familiarity with DoD, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant or entry-level security certifications (e.g., SPeD, Security+ or similar) are a plus, with willingness to pursue additional professional certifications (e.g., SPeD, ISP, CPP) over time.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $115,000/Yr.

Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status