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Senior Security Specialist

CACI


Job Location:

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 58500 - 122800
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 July 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Security Specialist

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The Security Specialist is responsible for implementing administering and enforcing security policies and procedures that protect personnel facilities information and information systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal security regulations manages security operations for cleared facilities supports personnel security activities and collaborates with program leadership to mitigate physical operational and cybersecurity risks. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience supporting classified environments and maintaining compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Intelligence Community and DoD security requirements.



Responsibilities:

  • Implement administer and enforce security programs for cleared facilities in accordance with applicable DoD Intelligence Community and federal security regulations.
  • Support personnel security processes including preparation and coordination of federal security investigations visit requests indoctrinations debriefings and security briefings.
  • Develop implement and maintain security policies procedures and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct physical security inspections facility security assessments self-inspections and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with government security representatives and internal stakeholders to ensure continued compliance with security requirements.
  • Investigate security incidents and potential security violations document findings and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain security documentation records access control systems and classified material accountability.
  • Deliver security education awareness training and recurring briefings for cleared personnel.
  • Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to support implementation of security controls that protect classified and mission-critical systems.
  • Assist with monitoring security events responding to incidents and supporting vulnerability remediation efforts.
  • Support implementation of endpoint security controls system hardening and security best practices across program environments.
  • Coordinate with law enforcement government agencies and customer security offices during investigations or incident response activities as required.
  • Stay current on evolving security regulations emerging threats and industry best practices to continually improve program security posture.
  • Serve as a trusted security advisor to program leadership and support multiple security initiatives across the organization.




Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in criminal justice Security Management Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5 years of experience supporting security operations within Department of Defense (DoD) Combatant Command (COCOM) or Intelligence Community environments.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and managing security programs for classified operations and cleared facilities.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Thorough knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community security policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong experience conducting security risk assessments investigations compliance inspections and security audits.
  • Excellent analytical communication and organizational skills.





Desired:

  • Department of Defense Special Security Officer (SSO)
  • Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO) experience.
  • FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certification.
  • ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and/or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance initiatives and coordinating with Cybersecurity or Information Assurance teams.
  • Experience supporting NISPOM ICD 705 DCSA or SAP/SCI environments.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$58500 - $122800

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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