- Company Name
- Peraton
- Job Title
- Security Specialist
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Security Specialist
**Role Summary**
Provide comprehensive security support for personnel, program, physical, and information systems within classified environments (SAP, SCI, CAP). Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and NISPOM standards, manage security clearances, secure facilities, and protect classified information. Serve as subject‑matter expert advising government and contractor personnel on security policies and procedures.
**Expectations**
- Maintain and process all personnel security clearance activities in accordance with federal regulations.
- Manage secure facilities, access controls, SCIF accreditation, and visitor security.
- Oversee program security activities, including SAP, SCI, and CAP compliance.
- Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and other security documentation.
- Conduct classification management, physical inspections, and security awareness briefings.
- Promptly respond to security-related inquiries and provide clear, accurate reporting.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve incidents and maintain continuous compliance.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate initial, periodic, and transfer clearance processing; submit required documents; track status in clearance systems (e.g., DISS, Scattered Castles).
- Maintain personnel security files, databases, and tracking logs; ensure data accuracy and accountability.
- Provide customer service to personnel regarding clearance status and security procedures.
- Prepare security correspondence, reports, and metrics to support clearance operations.
- Support implementation and management of SAP, SCI, and CAP security programs; ensure DoD/IC directive compliance.
- Coordinate facility and personnel security, including SCIF accreditation, access control, and visitor processing.
- Conduct physical security inspections, awareness briefings, and compliance checks.
- Assist in protecting classified and sensitive information per handling, marking, and storage procedures.
- Contribute to development and maintenance of SSPs, security audits, and incident tracking.
- Perform classification management activities and coordinate with stakeholders on incident resolution.
**Required Skills**
- Deep knowledge of DoD 5200.01, ICD 705, NISPOM (32 CFR 117), and related security directives.
- Proven experience managing personnel, physical, and program security in classified environments.
- Proficiency with security databases and clearance tracking systems (DISS, Scattered Castles, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interact with all levels of government and contractors.
- Ability to manage multiple security functions simultaneously in a dynamic, mission‑driven setting.
- Detail‑oriented, with strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.
- Incident tracking and risk assessment capabilities.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 4 years of equivalent security experience (may substitute for degree).
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and Polygraph.
- Desired certifications: SFPC, SAPPC, SPeD, CISSP, Security+.
- Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAPs) or SCI environments is preferred.
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