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Security Specialist Team Lead

Koniag Government Services
Quantico, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc, a Koniag Government Services Company, is looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Security Specialist Team Lead with intimate knowledge of visitor procedures. The Security Specialist Team Lead will support KTS and our government customer in Quantico, VA at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division and oversee the execution of coverage 24/7/365. This position requires a Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility and the willingness and ability to pass a CI Polygraph. Please do not apply if you do not possess that level clearance. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid Vacation, paid sick leave and more.

Shift Structure of Security Team

Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m; 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m; 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

The Team Lead will primarily work Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m but will alter and flex their schedule as necessary to ensure the continuity of security operations they oversee.

Security Specialists shall perform security operations and support services necessary to achieve all required performance outcomes and must be flexible and willing to alternate his or her schedule in order to staff the posts during the designated working hours. The Contractors may be required to shift their schedule or report to an alternate location without significant advance notice.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing contractor personnel and work assignments
  • Ensuring all performance requirements and service levels are met
  • Overseeing staffing, scheduling, and operational coverage
  • Implementing quality control processes
  • Coordinating with Government stakeholders
  • Identifying and resolving performance issues
  • Executing security operations across all required functions
  • Maintaining continuous situational awareness
  • Supporting access control, personnel security, and physical security operations
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation
  • Supporting incident response and emergency procedures
  • Performing duties across multiple security disciplines as required
  • Contractors shall be required to use the FBI access control databases, including the FBI's Phoenix and the SOPU Gatekeeper visitor database.
  • Conduct Scattered Castles and/or DISS verifications as requested.
  • Personnel shall be responsible for processing incoming Visitor Access Requests (VAR) and for entering the information into the appropriate database. Must coordinate VAR information with the appropriate FBI Security Division personnel.
  • Prepare electronic communications (ECs) in Sentinel as required.
  • Shall be responsible for outgoing clearance transfer procedures, obtain proxy access, and assist as necessary.
  • Shall process FBI Limited Access Request (LAR) paperwork, including coordinating approvals/denials with the FBI Security Division, notifying the point-of-contact, entering details into the database, and preparing associated EC.
  • Shall issue badges and IDs in accordance with policy and utilize the badge system as directed.
  • Responsible for monitoring CCTV video
  • Conducting perimeter checks
  • Coordinating with Quantico Security Operations Center (QSOC) for emergency response and alarm activity
  • Personnel shall be responsible for the screening of visitors and their belongings with an X-ray machine and a metal detector. Visual checks shall be conducted if the X-ray machine and/or metal detector is not available. They shall complete all trainings required/provided by the customer to insure proper handling of this equipment.
  • Personnel shall assist with escort duties as needed.
  • The Team Lead shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and ensure contract compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Minimum education required is a bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years security experience in relevant fields, such as industrial security, physical security and computer/network security – OR – a minimum of five (5) years of experience in any security related field.
  • Must be skilled in creating complex spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, etc.), in preparing briefings (i.e. PowerPoint, etc.), Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly; must be able to provide security briefings and debriefings; must be able to provide comprehensive written communications.
  • Must perform all duties in an extremely professional, customer-service oriented manner.

Clearance Requirement

  • Must possess final Top-Secret personnel security clearances and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) special access.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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