Security Surveillance Lead — Classified Construction Environments

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 132,500 - 221,300; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician Lead to protect sensitive environments during construction and related activities. The role requires coordinating with government and contractors, documenting observations, and escalating issues to preserve secure facilities.

The position mandates active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and extensive experience in classified environments, with leadership responsibilities across multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 10 years of directly relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with 14 years of directly related work.
• Knowledge of ICD 705.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments; ability to coordinate across stakeholders and lead a team in fast-paced classified settings.

Responsibilities

• Protect sensitive environments during construction, renovation, maintenance, and related facility activities.
• Observe and document work that could affect secure spaces, verify compliance with approved plans and protective procedures.
• Coordinate with Government security representatives, facility personnel, contractors, and technical specialists to control access, materials, tools, and work practices.
• Report suspected security concerns and preserve relevant information for authorized review and resolution.
• Support inspections and verification activities needed to maintain or restore secure-facility accreditation conditions.
• Confirm completion of approved corrective actions before affected work areas or systems are accepted for secure use.

Skills

ICD 705 knowledge

SAP/SCI experience

Leadership in classified environments

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician Lead to protect sensitive environments during construction and related activities. The role requires coordinating with government and contractors, documenting observations, and escalating issues to preserve secure facilities.

The position mandates active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and extensive experience in classified environments, with leadership responsibilities across multidisciplinary