Security Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Security Specialist ensuring compliance with government security policies and procedures for Special Access Programs. Safeguarding sensitive information and fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeCamp Pendleton • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $153,800 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, monitor, and maintain security protocols for Special Access Programs (SAPs)
Develop, update, and enforce SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related security documentation
Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and recurring training for SAP personnel and visitors
Manage all aspects of access control and visitor management for SAP facilities, including badging and entry authorization
Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications; verify clearances and accesses as required
Receive, distribute, inventory, reproduce, and dispose of classified materials in accordance with applicable policies and regulations
Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoD, NISPOM, ICD, and company security policies
Periodically inspect facilities to verify compliance with physical security standards and recommend corrective actions as needed
Interface with government customers, program managers, and internal staff on SAP security issues and requirements
Coordinate incident response and reporting for security violations, spillage, and other security concerns
Maintain accurate and complete records for personnel security, visit requests, SAP documentation, and access logs
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security staff and support continuous improvement of the security program

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship
TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience in security programs, preferably involving SAPs or SCI environments
Solid knowledge of DoD, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements and related policies
Demonstrated experience with classified information handling, access control, and physical security
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

security protocolsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)access controlvisitor managementclassified materials handlingauditsinspectionsincident responserecord maintenancesecurity training

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsmentorshipcollaborationindependencecontinuous improvement

Certifications

TS/SCI clearanceSAP/SAR eligibility