Security Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous professional to join our security team as a Junior Security Specialist.

In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the security infrastructure for Special Access Programs (SAPs).

The successful candidate will assist a Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) with safeguarding sensitive program information by executing and supporting the day-to-day functions of the SAP security programs.

This position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth in the specialized field of SAP security and is critical to maintaining our commitment to national security and compliance with government and corporate directives.

Security Specialist will provide essential support across a range of security functions, including:

• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of comprehensive security protocols for Special Access Programs (SAPs) in strict accordance with DoD Manual 5205.07 and other relevant government regulations.
• Support the development, coordination, and enforcement of facility and program-specific SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they remain current and aligned with overarching guidance from the USMC SAP Central Office (SAPCO).
• Assist in the execution of the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, including the administration of initial security briefings, annual refresher training, and event-driven training for all SAP-accessed personnel.
• Support the management of physical and logical access control systems for SAP facilities (SAPFs). This includes managing visitor control and escort procedures, and verifying personnel clearances and SAP access eligibility using designated systems of record (e.g., DISS, JADE or its successor).
• Assist in the accountability and control of all SAP-classified materials.

include managing the receipt, distribution, reproduction, and proper destruction of materials, and supporting the execution of annual inventories as mandated.

• Actively participate in preparing for and supporting internal self-inspections and external SAP Security Compliance Inspections. Assist in documenting findings and tracking the implementation of corrective action plans to resolve any identified deficiencies.