Security Specialist Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

4d•$94,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Journeyman-level Security Specialist to support operations in a U.S. Air Force environment. The role applies security practices, compliance, and risk mitigation to help safeguard mission-critical assets and personnel. The position involves planning, advisory, operational, and evaluative work to develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods. The Security Specialist provides support to controlled facilities, including delegated access control, opening and closing controlled areas, assisting with facility alarm systems, and end-of-day security checks. The role also supports security requirements related to classified information, including transmission, incoming mail protection, courier requirements, incident reporting, and sanctions for security violations. Escorting personnel and visitors may also be required under local security policies. The stated annual salary range is $94,000–$106,000, dependent on responsibilities and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
One of the stated education and experience pathways: BA/BS and 10 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 3 years in the DoD; or 15 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the DoD.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Security Classification Guide development and implementation is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, advise on, operate, or evaluate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods to protect information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, and materials from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
Recommend, evaluate, maintain, and operate systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used to safeguard information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
Recommend and implement policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, employment candidates, and others who have or may be granted access to classified or sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
Provide security support to controlled facilities, including exercising delegated access control to secure areas.
Assist with opening and closing controlled areas.
Assist with arming and disarming facility alarm systems as required.
Assist with end-of-duty-day security checks.
Support stringent security programs by applying DoD security procedures for classified transmission, incoming mail protection, courier requirements, security incident reporting, and security violation sanctions.
Escort personnel, visitors, and other parties as needed, subject to local security office or organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.