--- title: Security Specialist at AMERICAN SYSTEMS description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Security Specialist role in Washington, DC. Pays $110K–$130K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/security-specialist-at-american-systems-01a12a74-524e-77ea-b9d3-c0acde7c7656 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Security Specialist in Washington, DC. Pays $110K–$130K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/nbpmy7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $110K/yr - $130K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $91,000 – $140,000 a year (median $114,000). ## 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 a Security Specialist with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: - Administer and coordinate DoD and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. - Provides guidance and support to staff members concerning all security administrative functions, such as personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, and physical security to ensure compliance with standards. - Provides administrative security support associated with the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material. - May act as Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for projects. - Administers and maintains physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, and safeguarding of company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property. - Develops and conducts security briefings and security education programs. - Provides oversight for programs for the protection of classified information as well as propriety information. - Prepares, sends, and receives visitor certifications. - Investigates losses and security violations and recommends corrective actions. - Manages the continuing eligibility program for employees. - Periodically inspects the facility to ensure physical security measures. ## Qualifications - High School diploma - 3-5 years of relevant security related experience. - Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is a must. - Previous experience working with Special Access programs or SCI environment. - Knowledge of DoW, DOE, or other industrial security programs. ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. 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