Senior Security Specialist - Administrative

Puyenpa Services LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with employer match

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC seeks a Senior Security Specialist - Administrative in Arlington, VA for a DoD JPO security services contract. This full-time role requires DoD Top Secret clearance/SAR eligibility and leadership in security operations across personnel, program, physical, information, and international security.

The incumbent will brief senior government officials, mentor security staff, and guide cross-functional teams to embed security requirements into program activities, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; or Bachelor's degree with 4 additional years of related experience in security management or a closely related field.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in security management, operations, or related discipline.
• Ability to independently perform complex security functions and provide senior-level guidance.
• Experience supporting large-scale DoD programs or comparable federal entities.
• Experience delivering briefings to senior executives and leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and SAR eligibility/access required.
• Willingness to sign Letter of Intent.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level security expertise across multiple security disciplines.
• Advise leadership on policies, procedures, and risk mitigation.
• Develop, review, and implement security processes to ensure DoD program compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on security matters affecting program execution.
• Conduct security assessments, reviews, and compliance activities.
• Support planning, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives in security.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior officials.
• Mentor junior/mid-level security personnel and provide SME guidance.
• Support cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into program activities.
• Track, analyze, and resolve security issues impacting operations.

Skills

Security management

Executive briefings

Policy development

Stakeholder coordination

Risk assessment

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Administrative for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. This senior-level position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple security disciplines, providing independent execution, oversight, and guidance for security operations supporting a complex Department of Defense acquisition program. The selected candidate will apply extensive security expertise to support government and contractor personnel, ensure compliance with applicable security policies and procedures, and provide senior-level guidance across security functions including personnel, program, physical, industrial, information, and international security activities. The role requires regular interaction with senior government leaders and stakeholders and the ability to brief complex security matters effectively. This position will be located in Arlington, VA. and is structured as a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. An active DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required. This is a proposal position and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final staffing authorization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level security expertise and support across multiple mission security disciplines.
• Advise government leadership on security policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop, review, and implement security processes to ensure compliance with Department of Defense and program requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on security matters affecting program execution.
• Conduct security assessments, reviews, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Support security planning, policy development, program execution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior government officials and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior and mid-level security personnel and provide subject matter expertise across assigned security functions.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into program activities.
• Track, analyze, and resolve security issues impacting program operations and mission objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline; OR
  • Bachelor's degree and four (4) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for a Master's degree.
• Minimum of ten years of experience performing work related to security management, security operations, or a closely related security discipline.
• Ability to independently perform complex security functions and provide senior-level security guidance.
• Experience supporting large-scale Department of Defense programs or comparable federal organizations.
• Specialized experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior executives, general officers, flag officers, or equivalent senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve complex security issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.
• Will be required to sign Letter of Intent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting acquisition, aviation, defense, or weapons-system programs.
• Previous experience supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office or other major defense acquisition programs.
• Experience working in joint-service or multi-agency environments.
• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program (NISP), personnel security, physical security, information protection, international security, and program protection activities.
• Experience leading security teams or security improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
• 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off