Security Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Security Specialist with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Administer and coordinate DoD and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and support to staff members concerning all security administrative functions, such as personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, and physical security to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provides administrative security support associated with the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.
• May act as Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for projects.
• Administers and maintains physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, and safeguarding of company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property.
• Develops and conducts security briefings and security education programs.
• Provides oversight for programs for the protection of classified information as well as propriety information.
• Prepares, sends, and receives visitor certifications.
• Investigates losses and security violations and recommends corrective actions.
• Manages the continuing eligibility program for employees.
• Periodically inspects the facility to ensure physical security measures.

• High School diploma
• 5 years of relevant security related experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is a must.
• Knowledge of DoD, DOE, or other industrial security programs.