Security Specialist

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Security Specialist

Watermark is seeking an experienced Security Specialist to provide comprehensive security support for a customer’s facility and operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about security, demonstrates strong integrity and ethics, and excels in communication and attention to detail. This role requires expertise in physical, industrial, and personnel security, ensuring the protection of Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities while maintaining compliance with security policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities include…

Document & Data Security

• Review and classify incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring proper security markings and compliance.
• Maintain and update a document accountability database, tracking classified materials, mail, receipts, and related records.
• Handle the secure processing, transfer, reproduction, and destruction of classified materials, including magnetic media and electronic data files.

• Process and manage inbound and outbound visit authorization requests, visitor logs, and facility access control badges.
• Conduct entry and exit inspections, enforce security procedures, and support access control system maintenance.
• Escort visitors within the facility and ensure compliance with security protocols.

• Input and update personnel security data in DISS, JPAS, and JADE, ensuring accuracy in billets, quotas, and personnel records.
• Oversee personnel security files, process security clearances, and monitor clearance status in coordination with government personnel.
• Process Program Access Requests (PARs) and Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires to verify eligibility.

• Assist in security awareness and education initiatives, enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections and audits for government and industry partners.
• Implement and maintain Top Secret material control, handling classified mail, faxes, courier packages, and related documentation.

• Maintain administrative logs for document control, personnel security, and facility access functions.
• Perform security indoctrinations and provide general administrative support as directed.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

• 5-7 years related experience
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

• Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training (if performing personnel security functions)

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience

KEYWORDS:  Access Control, Visitor Access, Site Security Manager, FSO, SCIF Security, PERSEC, Personnel Security, PHYSEC, Physical Security, DOD Security, SSO, SAPCO

This offer is contingent on funding.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80,580 - $109,020. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.)
Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. 
Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.