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# SAP Security Specialist I (TS/SCI #26-123)

- **Company:** Strategic Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, SAP (Applications), SAP Project Management, SAP Security, Automated Information System (AIS), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9031078/sap-security-specialist-i-tssci-26-123

## About the Role

· BS with 3 to 5 years of related DoD or IC experience
· Candidates must hold a TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to pass a CI polygraph, it is highly desirable for candidates to have taken and passed CI polygraph within the past three years
· Foundational knowledge of SAP security principles.
· Understanding of physical, personnel, and industrial security requirements within the SAP context.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

## Description

The SAP Security Specialist I supports the security posture of Special Access Programs (SAPs) by assisting senior staff in various security disciplines. This role requires a foundational understanding of program protection, classification architectures, Physical Security (PHYSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), SAP Program Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and security principles governing classified activities., · Assist in the development and maintenance of security architectures for classified programs.
· Support the research and development of program protection strategies.
· Assist in the application and monitoring of appropriate security requirements (physical, information, personnel, industrial) for specific programs.
· Draft sections of DD 254s and other security documentation under the guidance of senior staff.
· Develop familiarity with Executive Order 13526, the NISPOM, DoD Information Security Manuals, and DoD SAP Security Manuals.
· Support the creation, processing, coordination, and approval of physical security (SAP Facility and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Automated Information Systems (AIS)) accreditations
· Assist in the creation and review of security documentation (e.g., SCGs, PPPs, Test Security Plans, etc.).
· Provide support for meetings and program reviews.
· Assist with OPSEC analysis and support activities.
· Perform administrative tasks such as preparing meeting minutes, assisting with visitor control, and other duties as assigned.


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