Technical Security Support Specialist - DARPA PSS

Celestar Holdings Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

Celestar Corporation seeks a Technical Security Support Specialist to support the DARPA PSS task order in Arlington, Virginia. The role emphasizes database management, security data handling, and coordination with developers to improve SAP/IC security systems.

The ideal candidate has a DoD SAP/IC background, strong reporting skills, and the ability to brief senior leadership. This position requires active TS/SCI clearance and will be contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with 10+ or 12+ years of DoD SAP/IC security experience.
• Experience supporting security databases/data-management systems in DoD SAP/IC environments.
• Knowledge of SAP compartments, facilities, personnel, information, and security records.
• Ability to develop reports, metrics, and statistical products for leadership.
• Experience coordinating with database developers, integrators, and IT groups.
• Strong database administration, requirements management, training, and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide database management and administration support for SAPCO security databases.
• Represent SAPCO requirements within JADE and SAP IT working groups.
• Develop and execute training plans for personnel proficiency in security databases.
• Develop reporting capabilities and generate personnel security metrics.
• Prepare briefings on personnel, facilities, archival, cybersecurity, and database ops.
• Generate and maintain polygraph examinee lists per DARPA policy.
• Collaborate with database developers to improve database functionality.
• Assist with development and prioritization of technical requirements.
• Participate in working groups and coordinate system upgrade implementations.

Skills

Database administration

SAP/IC security experience

Requirements management

Training & briefing

Data reporting & metrics

Coordination with developers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

JADE

DFASTs

Archive/Inventory Management System

Job description

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Technical Security Support Specialist to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Security Services (PSS) task order.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: February/March 2027

ANTICIPATED START: March 2027

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $145,000–$200,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI Clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

• Provide database management and administration support for SAPCO security databases, including JADE, Document Control, DFASTs, Archive/Inventory Management System, and related systems.
• Represent SAPCO requirements and equities within JADE Requirements and SAP IT Working Groups.
• Develop and execute training plans to ensure new and existing personnel are proficient in applicable security databases.
• Develop reporting capabilities and generate personnel security metrics and other statistical reports.
• Prepare and present briefings regarding personnel, facilities, archival, cybersecurity, and database operations.
• Generate and maintain lists of polygraph examinees in accordance with DARPA Polygraph Policy.
• Collaborate with database developers and system integrators to improve and expand database functionality.
• Assist with development and prioritization of technical requirements.
• Participate in working groups and coordinate implementation of system upgrades.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):

• A Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD SAP or IC technical security support experience -OR- an Associate’s degree with 12 years of related DoD or IC technical security support experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting security database/data-management systems within DoD SAP or IC environments.
• Knowledge of systems used to manage SAP compartments, facilities, personnel, information, and security records.
• Ability to develop database reports, metrics, and statistical products for senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating with database developers, integrators, and IT working groups.
• Strong database administration, requirements management, training, reporting, briefing, and technical coordination skills.

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.