Senior TS/SCI Program Security Specialist

Koniag Government Services; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Program Security Specialist (Advanced) to support SAP/SCI programs in Falls Church, VA. The role covers PERSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC, and program protection across complex DoD/IC missions.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years in industrial/DoD security, TS/SCI with polygraph, and master-level understanding of NISPOM, DoDM, and ICDs. CDTSE/SPSC certifications are a plus and annual security training is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph (post-hiring assessment for SAP access).
• 10–15+ years in DoD/IC security as CPSO/PSO/CSSO.
• Master-level understanding of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoDM 5205.07 V1–V4, and ICDs (704, 705).
• Experience with government security systems of record such as DISS and JADE.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine day-to-day security of SCI/SAP per DoD Manuals and ICDs.
• Manage the clearance lifecycle, PARs, pre-screenings, read-ins/outs, and continuous evaluation.
• Develop and enforce SCGs and PPPs; ensure proper marking, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials.
• Collaborate with OPSEC SME, CI liaisons, anti-tamper SMEs, and ISSO/ISSM to integrate security into roadmaps and architectures.
• Serve as primary contact for government security audits and inspections (DCSA and sponsor-level).

Skills

Security program management

PERSEC & INFOSEC

Audits & inspections

Operational security (OPSEC)

Security integration with engineering

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DISS

JADE

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Program Security Specialist (Advanced) to support SAP/SCI programs in Falls Church, VA. The role covers PERSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC, and program protection across complex DoD/IC missions.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years in industrial/DoD security, TS/SCI with polygraph, and master-level understanding of NISPOM, DoDM, and ICDs. CDTSE/SPSC certifications are a plus and annual security training is required.