AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Security Specialist - Insider Threat Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$132K — $221K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field with 10 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 14 years of experience
  • Experience in Insider Threat Detection Analysis and Security Incident Management
  • Specialized experience in flag-officer level briefings
  • Experience in Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
  • Strong coordination skills across Government and contractor stakeholders
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Support risk identification and mitigation for insider threats
  • Integrate personnel and security inputs into cohesive processes
  • Coordinate with Government stakeholders for awareness and training
  • Document actions and track insider-threat information
  • Analyze security data for potential patterns and risks
  • Develop insider-threat policies and management reporting
  • Prepare training materials that promote risk recognition and reporting
  • Monitor and update leadership on risk mitigation actions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As The Security Specialist Insider Threat Lead, you will:

  • Support an integrated program for identifying, coordinating, and mitigating risks arising from trusted access to sensitive information, systems, facilities, and operations.
  • Bring together relevant personnel, information, physical, and operational security inputs; maintains procedures and records; and supports structured review of potential insider-risk indicators and actions.
  • Coordinate with authorized Government stakeholders, contribute to awareness and training, and helps ensure that sensitive information is handled within controlled processes.
  • Through disciplined documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and timely escalation, the Security Specialist Insider Threat strengthens the organization’s ability to recognize concerning patterns, coordinate appropriate responses, and reduce internal security risk while respecting established authorities and protections.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Support integrated insider-threat processes that connect personnel, information, physical, cyber, and operational security functions.
  • Receive, document, route, and track authorized insider-threat information and actions in accordance with established procedures.
  • Coordinate risk reviews and response activities with designated Government stakeholders and functional security representatives.
  • Analyze available security information for patterns, gaps, or indicators requiring additional review or protective action.
  • Develop and maintain insider-threat procedures, process documentation, action records, and management reporting.
  • Prepare awareness materials, briefings, and training support that reinforce reporting responsibilities and risk recognition.
  • Monitor corrective or mitigating actions and provide status updates to authorized program leadership.
  • Recommend process improvements that strengthen information sharing, documentation, and cross-functional threat mitigation.

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Qualifications
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
  • Experience providing Insider Threat Detection Analysis, Security Incident Management Actions and Active Shooter Awareness and Intervention Activities.
  • Possess specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.
  • Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
  • CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

 

Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $132,500.00/Yr. - USD $221,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1975

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