We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed -oriented Security Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance with government security policies, procedures, and requirements for Special Access Programs (SAPs) within the organization. This role ensures the protection of highly sensitive information, compliance with government and company regulations, and supports a culture of security awareness.
Responsibilities- Implement, monitor, and maintain security protocols for Special Access Programs.
- Develop and enforce SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for SAP personnel.
- Manage all aspects of access control and visitor management for SAP facilities.
- Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications.
- Receive, distribute, inventory, reproduce, and dispose of classified materials in accordance with policy.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoW and company policies.
- Periodically inspect facilities to ensure compliance with physical security measures.
- Interface with government customers, program managers, and internal staff regarding SAP security issues.
- Coordinate incident response and reporting for security violations or concerns.
- Maintain accurate records for personnel security, visit requests, and SAP documentation.
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- U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility.
- High School Diploma (associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in security programs, preferably involving SAPs or SCI.
- Solid knowledge of DoW, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Please apply only if you have direct experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP), SAP/SAR, or SCI security environments
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSkills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility
- High school diploma
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field
- 5+ years of experience in security programs
- Direct experience supporting Special Access Programs, SAP/SAR, or SCI security environments
- Knowledge of DoD, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AMERICAN SYSTEMS and has not been reviewed or approved by AMERICAN SYSTEMS.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The ESOP provides an ownership stake that adds long-term financial value and complements base pay. This employee-ownership structure stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic enrollment and broad investment options, alongside the ESOP, strengthens retirement pathways beyond salary. These features are presented as competitive within the defense contracting space.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered fair or comparable to industry peers, particularly for technical roles. Starting compensation is described as solid for areas like cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT engineering.
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What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
