Security Specialist (Operations) – Mid

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a Security Specialist (Operations) – Mid to support DoD customers and the F-35 JPO mission. The role covers full-spectrum security operations across collateral, SAP, and SCI environments, with on-site work.

You will administer security processes, access control, records management, and program inspections while coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance and DoD security knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or seven years of DoD security experience.
• Minimum relevant experience in full-spectrum security operations.
• Thorough knowledge of DoD security regulations, policies, and instructions.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM and JAFAN requirements.
• Experience supporting collateral, SAP, SCI security functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-focused security environment.

Responsibilities

• Support security operations across collateral, SAP, and SCI environments.
• Assist with security documentation, tracking, access support, and records management.
• Process PARs through approved channels.
• Provide SAP material handling and administrative security support.
• Develop SAP SOPs and maintain program security procedures.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders on security requirements.
• Support meetings, briefings, data calls, reports, and leadership updates.
• Review security documentation for accuracy and alignment with customer requirements.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve security support.
• Maintain SAP facility accreditation and post office box.
• Conduct annual self-inspections of SAP programs.
• Assist with Security Education and Training activities.

Skills

Security operations

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7 years DoD security experience

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for an opportunity at a place where you can have an influence every day? Serco offers an exciting opportunity to support a Department of Defense customer and the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. As a Security Specialist (Operations) – Mid, you will provide full-spectrum security operations support across collateral, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.

In this role, you will help ensure security compliance, protect critical program information, and support mission execution through the administration of security processes, access control, records management, facility accreditation activities, inspections, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will bring strong industrial security experience, operational discipline, and a thorough understanding of Department of Defense security requirements while supporting a dynamic and mission-focused environment.

In This Role, You Will:

• Support security operations across collateral, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.


• Assist with security documentation, action tracking, access support, records management, and compliance coordination.


• Process Program Access Requests (PARs) through approved channels.


• Perform administrative security support requirements associated with the receipt, transmission, inventory, reproduction, disposition, and management of SAP materials.


• Develop and maintain Program Security Officer (PSO)-approved SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each F-35 facility and ensure processes and procedures remain current and approved.


• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support operational security requirements and mission execution.


• Support meetings, briefings, data calls, reports, and recurring leadership updates related to security operations.


• Review security documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with customer requirements.


• Identify operational risks, process gaps, and opportunities to improve security support execution.


• Maintain SAP facility accreditation.


• Maintain, monitor, and service the SAP program post office box.


• Conduct and report on annual self-inspections of SAP programs.


• Assist with Security Education and Training support activities.

To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have:

• U.S. Citizenship.


• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.


• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, or seven (7) years of specialized experience performing full-spectrum industrial security duties supporting collateral, SAP, and SCI environments.


• Minimum relevant experience consistent with the stated qualification requirements.


• Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense and military service security regulations, policies, and instructions pertaining to personnel, physical, industrial, and information security.


• In-depth knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Joint Air Force-Army-Navy (JAFAN) security requirements.


• Experience supporting security operations, industrial security programs, collateral programs, SAP, SCI, or related Department of Defense security functions.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across government and contractor teams.


• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, mission-focused security environment.


• This position is fully on-site in Arlington, Virginia.


• Must be able to work in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting high-visibility Department of Defense programs.


• Strong organizational and records management skills.


• Experience coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.


• Experience supporting inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.


• Position supports the Department of Defense and the F-35 Joint Program Office mission.


• Work is performed on-site in Arlington, Virginia.


• Candidate must be able to maintain required access and security eligibility throughout employment.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits — Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract


• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .