Admin/Security Coordinator

Description

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Admin/Security Coordinator in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: up to$36.10 per hour (depending on experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite (see onsite requirements below)

**On-site Requirements: This position is full-time onsite at Patuxent River, MD.

Summary:

The Admin/Security Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and secure operation of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Secure Integration Lab (SIL). This position manages daily administrative and logistical functions, maintains strict security protocols, coordinates access, and supports the overall operational needs of the lab and its personnel, with a strong focus on classified material handling and COMSEC procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Security & Access Management:
• Manage and control physical and logical access to the SIL/SCIF, including processing and validating security clearances for all visitors and personnel.
• Maintain and meticulously control the official access list for the SIL/SCIF, ensuring accuracy, currency, and compliance with all relevant security regulations (e.g., ICDs, NISPOM).
• Coordinate and facilitate visitor access, including escort procedures, visitor badging, and secure storage of personal electronic devices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for security coordination, liaising with COMSEC Local Elements (LEs) and Agency Liaison Elements (ALEs) to ensure proper handling, accountability, and destruction of classified materials, specifically COMSEC.
• Provide lessons learned and best practices for setting up, maintaining, and operating secure lab spaces, contributing to continuous improvement of security posture.

• Documentation & Compliance:
• Develop, create, review, and maintain comprehensive security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and policies specific to SIL/SCIF operations.
• Ensure all lab activities comply with federal, departmental, and organizational security directives, policies, and regulations.
• Conduct periodic self-inspections and readiness reviews to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.
• Personnel Onboarding & Offboarding Support:
• Facilitate the security aspects of the onboarding process for new team members within the SIL/SCIF, including security briefings, access provisioning, and initial badging.
• Manage the offboarding process, ensuring proper revocation of access, return of classified materials/equipment, and final security debriefs.

• Logistics & Asset Management:
• Manage all incoming and outgoing shipments for the SIL/SCIF, including the secure receipt, transfer, and shipping of classified and unclassified materials.
• Execute secure COMSEC transfers in strict adherence to NSA/NIST guidelines and organizational policies, ensuring proper chain of custody and accountability.
• Maintain and administer a comprehensive software license tracker for all software deployed within the lab, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and optimizing resource utilization.
• Assist with inventory management of lab equipment and assets.

• Administrative & Operational Support:
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SIL operations, including scheduling, meeting coordination, procurement requests, and general office management.
• Provide configuration management assistance as required, ensuring proper tracking, control, and documentation of hardware and software configurations within the lab environment.
• Support lab personnel with various operational needs to ensure smooth daily functioning.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• 1-3 years of DOD experience required.
• Knowledge of Defense Information System for Security application required.
• AA/AS degree and 2 years of related experience OR HS and 4 years of experience required.

Education:

• AA/AS degree and 2 years of related experience OR HS and 4 years of experience required.

Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan