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SAP Security Specialist

Life Cycle Engineering
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor
Oct 20, 2025
SAP Security Specialist Position Summary: As a SAP Security Specialist, you will serve as the principal subject-matter expert and security advisor to senior organizational leadership. The role provides expert guidance on Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Program (SAP) policy and management across all security disciplines-personnel, operations, automated information systems (AIS), industrial, information, physical, and communications security. The specialist develops, implements, and manages comprehensive SAP/SAR security programs, ensuring full regulatory compliance and delivering risk-mitigation strategies that protect mission-critical operations at the collateral, SCI, and SAP levels. Clearance Requirements: Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Act as the SAP security subject-matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on policy, management, and implementation of SAP/SAR programs. Develop, plan, and oversee SAP/SAR security requirements spanning personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, and communications disciplines. Analyze, interpret, and apply DoD and other federal security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex security challenges and create effective management programs. Create and execute comprehensive security program plans, covering all functional areas (physical, information, personnel, IT). Research, identify, and formalize risk-avoidance and mitigation measures; recommend specifications and responses to emerging threats. Establish management controls, milestones, incident-tracking mechanisms, and review processes to ensure early detection and resolution of security issues. Enforce operational, functional, and mission-assurance aspects of SAP programs, including validation of access requirements, personnel security investigations, and maintenance of adverse-information files. Advise on program goals, policy implementation, procedures, and work plans for organization-wide personnel security programs. Ensure physical-security standards for construction, modification, and protection of facilities at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels-domestically and internationally. Review Fixed Facility Checklists, conduct self-inspections, and prepare requests for SAPFs/SCIFs and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWAs). Oversee security for SAPFs and SCIFs during construction, renovation, and modification; review project plans for compliance with security standards. Prepare co-utilization agreements for shared facilities and draft facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with multi-level security guidelines. Required Education, Skills, and Experience: 6+ years minimum experience, 4+ years in Security management. Demonstrated experience in SAP/SAR security management at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels. Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Information Assurance, or a related field. CISSP, SAPPC, or equivalent. Extensive familiarity with DoD SAP policies and all relevant security disciplines (personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, communications). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment capabilities; ability to interpret complex regulations and design effective security programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience drafting SOPs, agreements, and security documentation. Proven record of advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional security programs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with facility security management, including SAPF/SCIF construction and compliance. Prior experience supporting military or other national-security organizations. Experience conducting security inspections, audits, and risk assessments in multi-level classified environments. Physical Demands and Expectations: Travel will be required to support this task (up to 25% travel) Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources. LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com. Mission Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential. Culture Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success. Benefits Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more... *Benefits may vary by business unit and location. Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.