Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conducting site-specific risk assessments and implementing layered security solutions to protect logistics operations, facilities, and assets.
• Ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of operational data and digital infrastructure in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Aiding in facility security planning, physical access control systems, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems across ports, airfields, and warehouse sites.
• Assisting with vetting processes for commercial vendors and logistics partners to minimize security vulnerabilities within the supply chain.
• Enforcing compliance with supply chain risk management protocols, including anti-counterfeit and unauthorized technology transfer safeguards.
• Contributing to the development and review of standard documentation including security plans, threat assessments, and incident reports.
• Ensuring all program activities are conducted in accordance with the contract’s security classification specifications and DoD 8570 training requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of experience in security operations, with direct support to DoD, IC, or military logistics and sustainment missions.
• Demonstrated experience integrating physical, cyber, and supply chain security protocols into operational environments.
• Working knowledge of OPSEC, information assurance (IA), facility security, and compliance with NISPOM, DoD 5220.22-M, and DoD 5240.01.
• Proficiency in vetting commercial vendors for compliance with ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and applicable host nation laws.
• Strong writing skills to develop SOPs, training documentation, security incident reports, and continuity plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Certification in Security+, CISM, CISSP, or CPP (Board-certified protection professional).
• Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 compliance, Zero Trust Architecture, and secure portal platforms for logistics management.
• Knowledge of host-nation compliance environments including SOFA agreements and maritime or airfield security laws.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and other benefits as offered by the employer.

Skills

Physical security, information security, supply chain security, risk assessment, cybersecurity policies, DoD regulations, vendor vetting, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities, career advancement, and a supportive work environment.