RiverTech is seeking an experienced Security Specialist to serve as Site Lead for a multi-discipline (cross-functional) team providing comprehensive security services in Suffolk, VA. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in multiple security support specializations and experience leading and managing a team of up to 10 individuals at multiple sites. Specific Foreign Visit Support experience and experience delivering support to one or more of the following security disciplines is required - Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) and Visitor Access and Control. This position is located at a government facility in Suffolk, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary Foreign Visit Support specialist and provides senior level oversight, mentoring and management of a security support office to ensure coverage of multiple security functions including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC)
- Facilitate communication of priorities, tasks or requirements between the Project Manager and the Suffolk team.
- Conducts clearance verifications and processing access requests for military, civilian, and contractor personnel requiring access to the facility.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security procedures and policies in coordination with government agencies and management personnel and clearance documentation.
- Investigates, prepares, and submits incident reports as required.
- Provides technical and physical support for high security areas, security equipment, and security systems.
- Ensures access control and surveillance of the facility is maintained.
- Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Supervises and ensures coverage for an Access Control staff located at a separate facility requiring 24/7/365 coverage maintained 24/7.
Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
- Minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant admin security experience.
- 3 years of leadership experience managing a distributed workforce.
- Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Security Programs related to Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC).
- Demonstrated skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs.
- Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to review, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3 or more years of military leadership experience.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- LENEL System, DISS/NBIS.
- Working on classified systems/networks.
- Supervising small teams and managing administrative security programs.
Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.
Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Pay Range$80,000 - $90,000
Job ID2026-26387
Work TypeOn-Site
