Security Specialist

Sierra Lobo, Inc. • Milan, OH

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sierra Lobo is hiring a Security Specialist for its Milan, Ohio location. This hybrid position combines industrial and physical security responsibilities and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The specialist serves as the primary point of contact for security matters, overseeing personnel security, facility clearances, physical security, security education, and security compliance. The role protects company and government assets by managing clearances and access, supporting classified projects, conducting security training, audits, and risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory 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 approach, 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 its Facility Clearance (FCL) and related security documentation.
• Administer personnel security clearances, eligibility verification, visit authorizations, and required reporting through government systems.
• Maintain security records, relevant information, 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