Security Support Services/Site Lead - (Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility)

Akima; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

RiverTech, an Akima company, seeks an experienced Security Specialist to lead a cross-functional team at a government facility in Suffolk, VA. The Site Lead will oversee PERSEC, INFOSEC, PHYSEC, and COMSEC, ensuring robust security coverage across multiple sites.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 6+ years in admin security, and 3+ years of leadership. Strong communication and policy development skills are essential to coordinate with government partners and project managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of directly relevant admin security experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing a distributed workforce.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Working knowledge of PERSEC, INFOSEC, PHYSEC and COMSEC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Foreign Visit Support specialist and provide senior oversight for multiple security functions.
• Coordinate priorities and requirements between Project Manager and Suffolk team.
• Process clearance verifications and access requests for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Develop and implement security procedures in coordination with government agencies.
• Investigate, prepare, and submit incident reports as required.
• Provide technical and physical support for high security areas and equipment.
• Ensure access control and surveillance of the facility.
• Supervise Access Control staff across locations with 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Security leadership

Team management

Clearance TS/SCI

Policy development

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

LENEL System

DISS/NBIS

Job description

RiverTech is seeking an experienced Security Specialist to serve as Site Lead for a multi-discipline (cross-functional) team providing comprehensive security services in Suffolk, VA. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in multiple security support specializations and experience leading and managing a team of up to 10 individuals at multiple sites. Specific Foreign Visit Support experience and experience delivering support to one or more of the following security disciplines is required - Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) and Visitor Access and Control. This position is located at a government facility in Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Foreign Visit Support specialist and provides senior level oversight, mentoring and management of a security support office to ensure coverage of multiple security functions including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC)
• Facilitate communication of priorities, tasks or requirements between the Project Manager and the Suffolk team.
• Conducts clearance verifications and processing access requests for military, civilian, and contractor personnel requiring access to the facility.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security procedures and policies in coordination with government agencies and management personnel and clearance documentation.
• Investigates, prepares, and submits incident reports as required.
• Provides technical and physical support for high security areas, security equipment, and security systems.
• Ensures access control and surveillance of the facility is maintained.
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Supervises and ensures coverage for an Access Control staff located at a separate facility requiring 24/7/365 coverage maintained 24/7.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant admin security experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing a distributed workforce.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Security Programs related to Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC).
• Demonstrated skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review, analyze, and resolve complex issues.

Desired Qualifications

• 3 or more years of military leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• LENEL System, DISS/NBIS.
• Working on classified systems/networks.
• Supervising small teams and managing administrative security programs.

“Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.”

Job ID

2026-26387

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.