Staff International Security Specialist

What you'll do

Personnel Security (PERSEC)

• Administer and manage personnel security programs, including background verifications, clearances, and access controls
• Conduct risk assessments related to insider threats and implement mitigation strategies
• Support onboarding/offboarding security procedures and briefings

Physical Security (PHYSEC)

• Develop and oversee physical security plans for international facilities and operations
• Conduct site surveys, vulnerability assessments, and recommend security enhancements
• Coordinate access control systems, surveillance, and guard force operations

Communications Security (COMSEC)

• Manage secure communications systems and ensure proper handling of cryptographic materials
• Ensure compliance with COMSEC policies, procedures, and accountability requirements
• Coordinate with technical teams to safeguard communication channels

Cyber Security

• Support cybersecurity initiatives aligned with organizational and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks across international operations
• Partner with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations, monitoring, and incident response

Information Security (INFOSEC)

• Develop and enforce policies for safeguarding sensitive and classified information
• Conduct information security training and awareness programs
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including data breaches or compromise

Cross-Functional & Operational Duties

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and host-nation security regulations
• Provide security guidance to international teams and leadership
• Support audits, inspections, and accreditation processes
• Travel internationally as required to support operations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in one or more security disciplines (PERSEC, PHYSEC, COMSEC, Cyber, INFOSEC), preferably in an international environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. government security frameworks and standards (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, DoD directives)
• Experience conducting risk assessments, security audits, and incident response
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (e.g., Secret or Top Secret, as required)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel domestic and/or internationally 50% of the time, including to austere or high-risk environments

Preferred qualifications

• Active U.S. security clearance
• Experience supporting overseas or contingency operations
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CPP, PSP, or Security+ or equivalent
• Familiarity with COMSEC accountability systems and cryptographic key management
• Knowledge of international security regulations and host-nation compliance requirements
• Experience working in defense, intelligence, or government contracting environments
• Foreign language proficiency relevant to operational regions
• Experience integrating multiple security disciplines into a unified security program