Security Support Specialist (Junior & Mid-Level)

iWorks Corporation • Indian Head, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

iWorks is seeking Security Support Specialists at both the Junior and Mid-Level experience tiers to support personnel security operations and security program administration. This position provides critical support for security clearance management, visitor access processing, security records maintenance, onboarding and out-processing activities, security briefings, and coordination of personnel security actions. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience supporting personnel security programs in a government or national security environment. These roles support customer missions by ensuring security requirements are properly executed and documented. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Intelligence Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience supporting personnel security, physical security, security administration, clearance processing, or related security functions.
• Experience maintaining records, tracking actions, and coordinating administrative processes.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of personnel security or security program support experience.
• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense security programs.
• Experience using personnel security and clearance management systems.
• Knowledge of personnel security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring junior staff.
• Prior experience supporting SCIF, visitor control, or access management activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel security records and databases.
• Process security-related requests, documentation, and correspondence.
• Track and manage personnel security actions and case status information.
• Coordinate onboarding, out-processing, and security briefing activities.
• Support visitor access and authorization processes.
• Assist with security compliance and records management efforts.
• Respond to security inquiries and provide customer support.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other security-related documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of security actions.
• Support process improvement initiatives and security program operations.
• Ensure activities are completed in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability
• 401(k)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Paid Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• Holiday Time
• Bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development.
• Annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level