Security Specialist

Sierra Lobo • Milan, OH

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sierra Lobo is hiring a Security Specialist for its Milan, Ohio location. This hybrid position covers industrial and physical security and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The Security Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for security-related matters, overseeing personnel security, facility clearances, physical security, security education, and security compliance.

The role protects company and government assets by managing personnel clearances and access, maintaining physical security, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. It also supports classified projects through security training, audits, risk assessments, and related requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of directly related experience in industrial security, personnel security, or a comparable government security position.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain personnel security eligibility at the company’s FCL level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and independent, with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as necessary, 10% or less.

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer and administer and maintain the company’s industrial security program, including the Facility Clearance (FCL) and associated security documentation.
• Administer personnel security clearances, eligibility verification, visit authorizations, and required reporting through government systems.
• Maintain security records, policies, procedures, and required documentation.
• Maintain, audit, and continually improve the industrial security program to protect employees, assets, and classified materials.
• Support physical security, insider threat, incident reporting, CUI protection, and other company security initiatives.
• Maintain visitor management, positive physical controls such as badges, and CCTV controls.
• Provide security guidance to employees and company leadership, ensuring continuity and effectiveness of security operations.
• Conduct security-related training, audits, and risk assessments, and support requirements for classified projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed