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Security Specialist, Mid

American Systems Corporation

Quantico, VAFull-time$120–130K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–130K/yr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Security Specialist to ensure compliance with government security policies and protect sensitive information for Special Access Programs. The role supports security awareness and requires direct experience in SAP, SAP/SAR, or SCI security environments. The specialist will work with government customers, program managers, and internal staff on SAP security matters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SAP Security, requiredSCI Security, requiredDoW Security Requirements, requiredNISPOM, requiredICD Security Requirements, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredOrganization, requiredIndependent Work, requiredCollaboration, required

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredActive Top Secret TS/SCI Clearance With SAP/SAR Eligibility, requiredHigh School Diploma, requiredAssociate or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field, nice to have5+ Years Security Program Experience, requiredDirect SAP, SAP/SAR, or SCI Security Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

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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 Statement AMERICAN 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 Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

How this job compares

Set against the 593 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–130K/yr
  • Virginia median$95–126K/yr59 salary ranges
  • US median$85–121K/yr333 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is 14% above the Virginia median midpoint ($110K) — in the middle half of Security Specialist salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 88 open Security Specialist jobs in Virginia and 593 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (425 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 217 of the 593 open Security Specialist jobs (37%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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