Security Support Specialist (Junior & Mid-Level)

iWorks Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

iWorks Corporation is seeking a Security Support Specialist (Junior & Mid-Level) to support personnel security operations and program administration at Fort Belvoir, VA and Indian Head, MD. This role covers clearance management, access processing, and security documentation in a fast-paced federal environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, with a track record in security or government settings.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Intelligence Studies, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant security experience.
• Experience maintaining records, tracking actions, and coordinating administrative processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel security records and databases.
• Process security-related requests, documentation, and correspondence.
• Track and manage personnel security actions and case status information.
• Coordinate onboarding, out-processing, and security briefing activities.
• Support visitor access and authorization processes.
• Assist with security compliance and records management efforts.
• Respond to security inquiries and provide customer support.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other security-related documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of security actions.
• Support process improvement initiatives and security program operations.
• Ensure activities are completed in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Job description

Title: Security Support Specialist (Junior & Mid-Level) - 100% Onsite

Locations: Fort Belvoir, VA and Indian Head, MD

About iWorks: iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position:

iWorks is seeking Security Support Specialists at both the Junior and Mid-Level experience tiers to support personnel security operations and security program administration. This position provides critical support for security clearance management, visitor access processing, security records maintenance, onboarding and out-processing activities, security briefings, and coordination of personnel security actions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience supporting personnel security programs in a government or national security environment. These roles support customer missions by ensuring security requirements are properly executed and documented.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: 61k-87k - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

Available Locations & Levels:

• Junior Security Support Specialist - Fort Belvoir, VA

• Mid-Level Security Support Specialist - Fort Belvoir, VA or Indian Head, MD

Candidates will be considered for the position that best aligns with their qualifications, experience, and location preference.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Maintain personnel security records and databases.
2. Process security-related requests, documentation, and correspondence.
3. Track and manage personnel security actions and case status information.
4. Coordinate onboarding, out-processing, and security briefing activities.
5. Support visitor access and authorization processes.
6. Assist with security compliance and records management efforts.
7. Respond to security inquiries and provide customer support.
8. Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other security-related documentation.
9. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of security actions.
10. Support process improvement initiatives and security program operations.
11. Ensure activities are completed in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Intelligence Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience supporting personnel security, physical security, security administration, clearance processing, or related security functions.
• Experience maintaining records, tracking actions, and coordinating administrative processes.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of personnel security or security program support experience.
• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense security programs.
• Experience using personnel security and clearance management systems.
• Knowledge of personnel security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring junior staff.
• Prior experience supporting SCIF, visitor control, or access management activities.

Please Note:

We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.