Security Specialist - General (Mid-level)

Prosync•Arlington, VA

11h

About The Position

ProSync is seeking a mid-level General Security Specialist to support and execute security operations for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs. The role contributes to security compliance, risk management, and operational security across personnel, physical, industrial, information, and program security requirements. The specialist works independently, manages multiple priorities, and provides security guidance to program personnel while ensuring compliance with government directives and security regulations. This opportunity is currently in the proposal phase and is expected to be awarded in early 2027. The position requires a minimum Top Secret clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility. The candidate must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification and obtain or maintain an SFPC or PSC within one year of hire. A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required, with substitution options: an associate degree plus four years of additional relevant experience, or six years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

At least three years of experience supporting security operations, compliance programs, government security functions, or related disciplines.
Experience working in DoD, government, military, or Intelligence Community environments.
Knowledge of personnel security, physical security, information security, industrial security, or related security disciplines.
Ability to independently interpret and apply security regulations and policies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must obtain or maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one year of hire.
Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification; examples include Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, and CCSP.
Minimum Top Secret security clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; alternatively, an associate degree plus four years of additional relevant work experience, or six years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Perform security functions supporting personnel, physical, industrial, information, and program security operations.
Independently administer and maintain security processes, records, and compliance requirements.
Review, interpret, and apply applicable security policies, regulations, and government directives.
Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
Analyze security issues and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
Manage clearance processing activities, access determinations, visit requests, and security documentation.
Support classified meetings, secure facilities, and controlled information handling activities.
Coordinate security actions with government customers, program management, and mission stakeholders.
Assist with developing and implementing security procedures, operating instructions, and internal controls.
Support investigations, incident reporting, and security violation reviews.
Deliver security briefings, awareness training, and policy guidance to personnel.
Prepare security reports, metrics, and status updates for leadership and government customers.