Security Specialist - General (Mid-level) with Security Clearance

About the role

This opportunity is currently in the proposal phase and is set to be awarded in early 2027. ProSync is seeking a passionate Mid-Level General Security Specialist to support and execute comprehensive security operations across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs. This position serves as a key contributor to security compliance, risk management, and operational security efforts while supporting personnel, physical, industrial, information, and program security requirements. The ideal candidate can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide security guidance to program personnel while ensuring compliance with government directives and security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform security functions supporting personnel, physical, industrial, information, and program security operations.
• Independently administer and maintain security processes, records, and compliance requirements.
• Review, interpret, and apply applicable security policies, regulations, and government directives.
• Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Analyze security issues and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
• Manage clearance processing activities, access determinations, visit requests, and security documentation.
• Support classified meetings, secure facilities, and controlled information handling activities.
• Coordinate security actions with government customers, program management, and mission stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and implementation of security procedures, operating instructions, and internal controls.
• Support investigations, incident reporting, and security violation reviews.
• Deliver security briefings, awareness training, and policy guidance to personnel.
• Prepare security reports, metrics, and status updates for leadership and government customers.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting security operations, compliance programs, government security functions, or related disciplines.
• Experience working within DoD, government, military, or Intelligence Community environments.
• Knowledge of personnel security, physical security, information security, industrial security, or related security disciplines.
• Ability to independently interpret and apply security regulations and policies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must obtain or maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one year of hire.
• Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, CCSP, etc.).
• A minimum Top Secret security clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility is required to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• An Associate's Degree plus 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted.

Benefits

Compensation

• Sign-on bonuses offered.
• Quarterly bonuses awarded to employees.
• Highly competitive compensation rates.

Health & Retirement

• Comprehensive Health Benefits package.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program for mental health and difficult times.

Education

• Company-sponsored continuing education program for degrees and certifications.

Work/Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.