SECURITY SPECIALIST

Navy Recruiting Command - Ridgecrest, CA

Full-time

Ridgecrest, CA

About the position

The Security Specialist role at NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE involves providing program protection in the interest of national security. The position requires planning, implementing, and administering Special Access Program (SAP) and Special Access Required (SAR) security programs to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide program protection in the interest of national security.
• Plan, implement, and administer the SAP/SAR Security programs.
• Ensure SAP/SAR security programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Operate within a security team or serve as the alternate Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO).
• Provide advice and assist the team lead in all aspects of SAP/SAR security programs.
• Support program protection planning in personnel, industrial, physical, and Information Systems (IS).
• Prepare, review, and evaluate program and security documentation to ensure adequate protection.

Requirements

• Experience in program protection and security compliance.
• Knowledge of Special Access Programs (SAP) and Special Access Required (SAR) security requirements.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate security documentation.
• Experience working within a security team.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with national security regulations and policies.
• Experience in advising on security programs.