Security Specialist

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Nightwing Security is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Security Specialist to support staff in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role is intended for someone interested in developing a career in program security and learning to support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. Working closely with experienced security professionals, the specialist provides administrative and operational support while gaining experience with government security requirements, policies, and procedures. The position requires a Top Secret clearance with an FS polygraph. The Security Specialist supports personnel security, access control, and program and physical security functions. Responsibilities include processing personnel security actions, maintaining records and clearance databases, supporting onboarding and security briefings, coordinating building access, assisting with SCIF documentation and inspections, and supporting guard force oversight. The role also works with government, program, and security personnel to support compliance with NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives, and customer-specific requirements.

Requirements

Top Secret clearance with FS polygraph.
Motivation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Process personnel actions, including clearance requests, visit certifications, reinvestigations, and terminations.
Maintain accurate personnel records and security documentation.
Work with candidates to facilitate clearance package submissions; review and submit packages to the customer.
Maintain clearance databases and track required actions.
Document and track security-related actions and requirements.
Support onboarding, out-processing, security briefings, and administrative activities.
Manage badge issuance, renewals, and clearance certifications.
Support daily badging and access control activities.
Receive, process, and send visit requests and certifications.
Coordinate building access requests and maintain access records.
Assist with maintaining SCIF documentation.
Assist the security team with inspections, audits, self-assessments, and special projects.
Support guard force oversight.
Partner with government, program, and security personnel to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Support implementation of NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and customer-specific requirements.
Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.