Security Support Specialist (Junior & Mid-Level)
Indian Head, MD - USA
Job Summary
Title: Security Support Specialist (Junior & Mid-Level) - 100% Onsite
Locations: Fort Belvoir VA and Indian Head MD
About iWorks:
iWorks Corporation founded in 2005 is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions Agile DevOps DevSecOps data analytics and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach combined with our business and technology expertise results in innovative solutions.
We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time Vacation Time and Holiday Time. Youre eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise commensurate with performance and company commitment.
About this 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.
Salary Range: 61k-87k - commensurate with the candidates skills experience location and qualifications.
Available Locations & Levels:
- Junior Security Support Specialist - Fort Belvoir VA
- Mid-Level Security Support Specialist - Fort Belvoir VA or Indian Head MD
Candidates will be considered for the position that best aligns with their qualifications experience and location preference.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- 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.
Required Education/Qualifications:
- Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI Polygraph .
- Bachelors 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION
iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran status sexual orientation or other protected characteristic.
iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.
Required Experience:
Manager