Senior SAP Security Architect for Classified Programs

Strategic Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior SAP Security Specialist to strengthen security across SAP programs, applying program protection, personnel, physical, information security, and OPSEC disciplines.

You will advise program managers, government customers, and leadership. Ideal candidates hold a TS/SCI with CI poly, 7+ years in DoD/IC, and have led security teams in classified environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of DoD/IC experience.
• U.S. TS/SCI clearance with a current CI polygraph.
• Strong knowledge of SAP security principles, regulations, and program protection.
• Experience leading security teams in classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently administer security requirements supporting SAP, SCI, collateral, and other classified programs throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain security documentation (DD Form 254s, SCGs, PPPs, MOUs, MOAs, SOPs, accreditation packages).
• Coordinate SAPF/SCIF/AIS accreditation activities with government customers and mission partners.
• Apply EO 13526, NISPOM, ICDs, DoD SAP Manuals in guidance to personnel.
• Advise stakeholders on classification, program protection, personnel security, and compliance requirements.
• Develop security architectures and protection strategies for classified programs.
• Coordinate personnel security actions including nominations, access requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit authorizations.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments, risk analyses, CPI identification, and vulnerability assessments.
• Prepare executive reports, briefings, metrics, and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Support classified meetings and engagements requiring integrated security planning.
• Conduct self-inspections, compliance reviews, and corrective action planning.
• Mentor junior security personnel on SAP processes and customer expectations.
• Partner with physical, personnel, industrial, cybersecurity, and information security teams.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance service, reporting accuracy, and program effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SAP security

Program protection

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior SAP Security Specialist to strengthen security across SAP programs, applying program protection, personnel, physical, information security, and OPSEC disciplines.

You will advise program managers, government customers, and leadership. Ideal candidates hold a TS/SCI with CI poly, 7+ years in DoD/IC, and have led security teams in classified environments.