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Security Specialist

Toyon Research Corporation
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
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Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. This position requires a current TOP SECRET clearance. Candidate must be SAP program eligible.


This position is in-person.


Responsibilities 


Assist with various facility and program activities that require coordination amongst security personnel, program management, customers, and external stakeholders

  • Attend security meetings to discuss logistics and ongoing actions
  • Provide security support during customer meetings, which requires occasional longer workdays
  • Assist with drafting and updating security documentation, i.e., SOP’s, OPSEC plans, Security Test Plans, Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC’s), etc...
  • Review security documentation, validate office procedures, and conduct physical security inspections
  • Coordinate with the IT team to ensure hardware and software is properly documented, accounted for, and introduced into the facility space
  • Assist with conducting security awareness training, briefings, indoctrinations, and educational programs
  • Ensure personnel folders (electronic/hard copy) are maintained and complete (i.e., include approved Program Access Request (PAR), training records, Program Security Questionnaires (PSQs), and Program Indoctrination Agreement (PIA))
  • Respond to alarms and other emergencies, which may include periodic occurrences after normal business hours and/or during nights/weekends
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Psychology, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of two years of direct DoD security experience
  • U.S. citizenship and a final DoD TOP SECRET clearance
  • Comprehensive knowledge of security manuals, directives, and Executive orders to include but not limited to; EO 13526, DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), ICD 705, DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoDM 5205.07, Volumes 1-4, DoDI 5205.11 and DoD 8500.01
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Power Point)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with an ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Daily, on-site support during core business hours, with occasional after-hours security support


The annual pay range for the Security Specialist is $80,000 to $110,000.


The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment. 


Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans 


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Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon. 


The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.   


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