Security Specialist jobs in Virginia

Security Specialist administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Being a Security Specialist coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Additionally, Security Specialist monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Security Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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IT Security Specialist
  • Watershed Security
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • COMPANY OVERVIEW
    Watershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leader in providing quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed is a great place to work, offering a challenging and respectful work environment. We are growing fast and strive to deliver our vision every day: “To inspire trust and respect with our customers and employees. Integrity in all we do.”

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
    IT Security Specialist with demonstrates knowledge in IT security.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
    • Three years of experience
    • Possess security certification such as – Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), or equivalent.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations and standards, such as the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Security Publication 800-53, standards and guidance published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Publications.
    • Experience with conducting security assessments, developing system requirements, preparing security plans, risk assessments, security evaluation reports, security controls assessment, support the continuous monitoring of all information security, including activities associated with acquisition and development efforts.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    • Position will be remote with the exception of 2-3 trips a year to Maryland
    Responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to:
    • Attending mandatory, annual training sessions
    • Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
    • Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
    • Attending recurring team meetings or huddles
    • Assisting in the development of new initiatives

    BENEFITS AND PERKS
    Watershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year.

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Security Specialist
  • U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
  • Fort Belvoir, VA FULL_TIME
  • Summary About the Position : This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to . Code, ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Transportation Security Specialist
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Springfield, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Transportation Security Specialist Open & closing dates 03/25/2024 to 04/08/2024 Pay scale & grade SV H Appointment type Salary $99,200.00 to $153,354.00 PA Work schedule Location Springfield...
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Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Springfield, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist Open & closing dates 03/14/2024 to 04/04/2024 Pay scale & grade SV L Appointment type Salary $167,809.00 to $202,609.00 PA Work schedule Locatio...
  • 12 Days Ago

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INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
  • US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
  • Herndon, VA FULL_TIME
  • Duties As a INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Utilizes critical thinking to identify, document, compose reports and communicate security program vulnerab...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Specialist
  • Security 1 Solutions, LLC
  • Fort Belvoir, VA FULL_TIME
  • Antiterrorism Specialist Supports agency planning against Anti-Terrorism (AT) to include risk management, planning, training and exercise development, and evaluation, resource application, and program...
  • 1 Month Ago

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IT Security Specialist
  • Kimble Companies
  • Dover, OH
  • Job Description Job Description IT Security Specialist is responsible for managing or performing work associated with de...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Specialist
  • Allied Universal
  • Lebanon, TN
  • Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give yo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Specialist
  • Allied Universal
  • Springfield, OR
  • Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give yo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personnel Security Specialist I
  • Anglin Consulting Group, Inc
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Anglin Consulting Group is looking to hire a Full-time Personnel Security Specialist I to support the Defense Health Age...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Specialist
  • Allied Universal
  • Nashville, TN
  • Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give yo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cyber Security Specialist
  • MIKEL
  • Middletown, RI
  • MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propell...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personnel Security Specialist
  • Redhorse
  • Arlington, VA
  • About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implemen...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Specialist
  • Leidos
  • McLean, VA
  • Description The Leidos National Security Sector uses a wide range of capabilities to support our customers’ mission to d...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Security Specialist jobs
$55,565 to $83,773

Security Specialist in Killeen, TX
In a world where a Security Guard protects assets and a Bodyguard protects people, a Cyber Security Specialist protects information from theft, illegal duplication, and unauthorized access.
January 27, 2020
Security Specialist in New York, NY
Security Specialists conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes.
January 30, 2020
Security Specialist in Lompoc, CA
Sounds like you would be supporting the IT needs of physical security.
February 21, 2020