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Senior Security Specialist

TCOM, L.P.
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
This Senior Security Specialist will assist in the administration of the TCOM industrial security program within its facilities with specific focus on application to and primary responsible for personnel security clearances, access processing and reporting compliance

Working Procedure

  • Provide support to the FSO in the administration of the 32 CFR, Part 117, NISPOM Rule and other security relevant guidelines/manuals/instructions.
  • Assist with the administration of aspects of the Department of Defense (DoD) cleared facilities in accordance with the 32 CFR, Part 117, to ensure program(s), personnel clearance and facility clearance compliance.
  • Provide industrial and personnel security guidance to personnel at multiple organizational levels to include management on an as needed basis, particularly as it relates to personnel clearance(s).
  • Responsible for oversight of over 500 personnel clearances (Owning and Servicing) in DISS.
  • Primary administrator for DISS (Defense Information System for Security); personnel clearance SOR (system of record).
  • Responsible for coordination with VRO (Vetting Risk Operations) and DOD CAF (Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility) in order to pursue resolution on PCL (personnel clearance) related matters to include CE (Continuous Evaluation), LOJs (Loss of Jurisdictions), adverse information/ incident reports, foreign contact and foreign travel reporting. In addition, facilitate initial clearances, periodic reinvestigations, request to personnel regarding CE inquiries.
  • Utilizes the relevant personnel security systems (DISS, NBIS/eApp, SWFT) as required to support personnel security clearance transactions; advanced level experience with the various Government sites to include DISS, SWFT and IAD.
  • Responsible for oversight of SEAD 3 (Security Executive Agency Directive) 'covered' employee reporting compliance.
  • Responsible for Field Print service provider of remote nationwide fingerprinting service to support telework and field support cleared personnel processing; coordinating fingerprints for applicants at the initial stage or PCL upgrades.
  • Supporting the facility clearance sponsoring of subcontractor’s security offices to support PCL Owning/ Servicing relationships, verifying PCL eligibility, investigations and reporting compliance.
  • Officially appointed to NSA as Alternate COMSEC Custodian for the facility. COMSEC account; COMSEC Custodian training completed IAW the NSA, CSS (Control of COMSEC Security Material) Policy Manual 3-16.
  • Coordinate with physical/technical subject matter expert (SME) and service provider staff to maintain intrusion detection systems (IDSs) and card access systems through report review/evaluation and testing, updating employee access personal identification numbers (PINs), and active alarm response.
  • Assisting with processing new employee’s access/identification card and new hire onboarding orientation/briefs.
  • Responds to personnel inquiries (email, phone calls, etc.), maintain applicant information and investigation history in databases(s).
  • Documenting and tracking entry/exit inspections at respective facilities.
  • NATO debriefs, NDA/SF312 for termination/ separation for employees and subcontractors.
  • Perform other duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent amount of education and experience required.

Experience Requirement: A minimum of 10 years of related experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

In compliance with state and local laws, the salary range for this role is $93,000- $150,000. The range provided is a general guideline and good faith estimate representative of all experience levels but is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. TCOM considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.

Salary : $93,000 - $150,000

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