Security Specialist (Generalist)

Position: Security Specialist

Clearance: Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance is required and current within the last five years

Work Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Work Hours: Monday through Friday onsite (Regular Full-time)

Work authorization: United States (Required) 

Position Summary

As a Security Specialist (Generalist), supports a DoD customer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, providing multi-disciplinary security support across classification management, program security operations, and compliance activities. This role executes and coordinates security functions across personnel, physical, information, and industrial security disciplines, with a primary focus on classification guidance, documentation, and program support. 

Duties shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support development, coordination, and maintenance of Security Classification Guides (SCGs) for collateral and SAP programs
• Process SCG updates and coordinate with subject matter experts and government stakeholders
• Provide written classification guidance and recommendations in accordance with DoD policy
• Review materials for public release and coordinate with Public Affairs Office (PAO) prior to submission
• Support execution of security requirements across personnel, physical, information, and industrial security disciplines
• Maintain security documentation, including Security Operations Manuals (SOMs), SOPs, and program policies
• Assist with OPSEC, SAP, visitor control, and escort program activities
• Provide support for security incident inquiries and reporting
• Maintain security records, organizational data, and program documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate meetings, working groups, and security program reviews (PMRs)
• Track taskings and action items, ensuring timely completion and reporting
• Support communication and dissemination of security policies across CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Ensure activities align with applicable DoD security directives, including DoDM 5205.07 and classification guidance
• Support internal reviews, audits, and inspections to maintain program compliance
• Assist in identifying process improvements and documenting best practices
  

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; or
• Associate’s degree plus 4 additional years of relevant work experience; or
• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 6 additional years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience supporting DoD security programs (multi-discipline preferred)
• Working knowledge of:
  • DoDM 5205.07 (SAP Security)
  • Security classification principles and SCG application
• Experience supporting one or more areas:
  • Classification management
  • Public release review
  • SAP or program security operations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong written communication skills (technical writing, coordination memos, guidance)
• Active Top Secret clearance (within 5 years)
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)/Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one 
  year of hire

• Eligible for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be able to work onsite at Wright-Patterson AFB
• Completion of initial and ongoing security training is required.
• Must meet client suitability. 

Additional Information

• This job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with additional duties as required. In compliance with federal law, all new hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Pendleton Solutions, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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