Security Specialist III - Top Secret Clearance - (24656) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title / Level Security Specialist III - Top Secret Clearance Clearance Required? Top Secret Location: CHARLESTON, SC 29407 US (Primary) % Travel 0 - 10% Job Description Join Our Team of Innovators at AMERICAN SYSTEMS! For nearly half a century, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been a trusted partner to the Navy, tackling some of their most challenging projects with dedication and expertise. Our success is powered by our innovative employee-owners, who thrive on the autonomy to deliver the right solutions when and where they're needed. Are you ready to make your next career move to a company that values forward-thinking and creativity? At AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you’ll not only contribute to meaningful projects but also enjoy the benefits of employee ownership. As a Security Specialist III you will: + Make access eligibility determinations in accordance with Navy SAP Nomination Process, and review documentation required for classified information systems in accordance with the current regulations. + Conduct site surveys and physical security accreditations, interpret current security policies, and implement organization security policies and procedures. + Work with security classification methods, concepts, eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and the process for granting personnel security clearances/accesses, and knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and physical security programs related to the protection of SCI. + Conduct inspections and investigations, collecting and analyzing information, etc., and possess skills in weighing the impact of variables such as critical personnel qualifications, variations in building construction characteristics, access and entry restrictions, equipment availability, and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions and issues. AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the top 100 employee owned companies in the United States. Employer Ownership means, that at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, we treat each other with respect. Every member of our team has a vested interest and benefits from MISSION SUCCESS. We all have the same goals – particularly in service to our nation’s War Fighters; providing, team-focused, mission-essential support in challenging environments. Being truly effective means pushing beyond basic requirements. We build skilled and committed teams of experts. We conduct our work with a sense of purpose; loyal to the mission, our clients, each other and to the long-term success of the company. Job Requirements + Active Top Secret Clearance​​​​​​ + Ten (10) years with a PhD degree or 14 years with applicable training/certification of experience + Information Assurance Technical (IAT) III and Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification. + 7+ years of experience with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) for OT or control systems. + Demonstrated experience for: applicable security discipline principles, practices, and procedures. + Provide security risk management guidance pertaining to the protection of advanced technology, make access eligibility determinations in accordance with Navy SAP Nomination Process. + Review documentation required for classified information systems in accordance with the current regulations. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: + Forbes National Best Midsize Companies + Energage National Best Workplaces, National + Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: + U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion + BEST FOR VETS by Military Times + TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation