Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly motivated Security Specialist to join our team in Quantico, VA. This full-time, on-site role requires a current TS/SCI clearance and prefers candidates with a Counterintelligence Polygraph. The Security Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring facilities' and personnel's security and operational integrity.

Location: Quantico, VA
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: On-Site
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate all facilities access for approximately 2,500 students and 500 visitors per year.
• Inform leadership of security concerns/issues, verify security clearances/access levels for all students and visitors, coordinate with other agencies as needed to perform duties, provide security briefings to all students during class orientation, and manage the student account process (requesting, disseminating, and facilitating IT support for troubleshooting issues).
• Provide building access and student access area badges to students and issue parking passes to students on each class start date.
• Advocate, review, and update security policies and guidance, address staff or student security access issues, and maintain and change security combinations.
• Conduct activities for staff, guest speakers, and student indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Provide clearance support for part-time personnel supporting courses, collaborate with registrar personnel to validate student rosters, and facilitate the passing of staff clearances to other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience in security.
• Display knowledge and experience using systems to verify security clearances/access levels for personnel.
• Possess the ability to manage numerous complex and time-critical activities simultaneously.
• Excellent oral communication skills

Salary Range
$90,000 - 94,000
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process-from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

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Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:

Core Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care.
• Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Voluntary Benefits:

• Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.
• Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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