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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Operations Security Specialist - **Company:** Serco - **Location:** Dunbar, WV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Cyber Security, Document Management Systems, SAP (Applications), SC Clearance - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/78DC7E7264DE4CE883336A66B67EE1C9/job/ ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship required. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance; an active Secret Clearance is preferred. * Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred and utilized within the last two years. * Special Access Program (SAP) experience or eligibility preferred. * Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience may be considered. * Minimum 10 years of relevant experience supporting Operations Security (OPSEC), Program Security, Industrial Security, or related Department of Defense security functions. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex actions across government and contractor organizations. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience preparing reports, briefings, trackers, and security-related documentation. * Ability to work effectively within a secure facility environment while maintaining strict adherence to security requirements. Desired Skills * Prior experience working in a secure facility. * Prior experience supporting Security Countermeasure activities and operations. * Experience supporting administrative processes and document management in a secure environment. * Experience preparing reports, briefings, status updates, and tracking spreadsheets. * Ability to work effectively with government and contractor personnel. * Experience supporting defense acquisition, program management, or security operations associated with major defense programs. * Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS. Work Location and Schedule * This position is on-site. * Must be able to work in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours. * Up to 10% travel may be required, including CONUS and OCONUS travel. Security Clearance * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. * Active Secret Clearance preferred. * Active TS/SCI clearance preferred and utilized within the last two years. * SAP experience or eligibility preferred. ## Description Looking for an opportunity at a place where you can have an influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you. As a Senior Operations Security Specialist, you will provide senior-level Operations Security (OPSEC) support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) mission. Bring your advanced security experience, operational awareness, and ability to coordinate across complex mission environments to help protect sensitive operations and information. This role supports critical security activities through documentation management, stakeholder coordination, process execution, action tracking, and operational risk identification. The successful candidate will work closely with government and contractor personnel to ensure security requirements are executed effectively in a mission-focused environment. In This Role, You Will: * Provide senior-level Operations Security (OPSEC) support, including documentation, coordination, process execution, and action tracking. * Review operations security materials, reports, trackers, correspondence, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. * Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support operations security requirements and resolve issues. * Support meetings, working groups, data calls, briefings, and leadership updates related to operations security activities. * Identify risks, documentation gaps, process issues, and improvement opportunities across operations security workflows. * Provide experienced guidance to support disciplined execution of security requirements in a mission-focused environment. * Support the F-35 Joint Program Office mission through effective coordination and execution of operations security activities. ## Related Videos - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)