Security Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Access program ownership. Design and maintain the access-level structure for the physical access-control and video surveillance platforms.
• Export-control and restricted-area safeguards. Design and implement the physical and administrative controls that protect export-controlled information, technology, and hardware.
• Risk assessment and improvement. Evaluate security gaps, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and select and implement improvements to security controls within the established access framework.
• Policy and procedure development. Develop and revise security policies, SOPs, post orders, and visitor and contractor requirements, aligned with company security strategy.
• Audits, investigations, and compliance. Conduct and lead security incident reviews and internal inspections. Determine findings and root causes, recommend corrective actions to management, and authorize release of…
• Security-awareness program. Design the security-awareness curriculum and briefings, set completion requirements, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide guidance to employees and leaders.
• Protect sensitive, confidential, proprietary, export-controlled, and security-related information.
• Perform other security program duties consistent with the role.

Job requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government (USG) security clearance.
• Associate degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions on security and access matters.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, including the ability to develop clear procedures, training materials, and professional communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to time-sensitive security matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, emergency management, or a related discipline.