Responsibilities The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Serve as the SAP security subject-matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on policy, management, and program implementation
Develop, plan, and oversee SAP/SAR security requirements across personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, and communications security disciplines
Interpret and apply DoD and federal security principles to resolve complex security challenges
Develop and execute comprehensive security plans that address all functional areas, including physical, information, personnel, and IT security
Identify and formalize risk-mitigation measures and develop responses to emerging threats
Establish controls, milestones, and incident-tracking mechanisms to detect and resolve security issues early
Enforce operational and mission-assurance standards for SAP programs, validating access, maintaining personnel security records, and managing adverse information files
Advise on policy implementation and procedural improvements for organization-wide security programs
Ensure physical security standards for facility construction, modification, and protection at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels, both domestic and international
Review Fixed Facility Checklists and conduct self-inspections to ensure compliance
Manage security for SAPFs and SCIFs during construction, renovation, and modification phases
Prepare co-utilization agreements and facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with multi-level security guidelines
Qualifications The SAP Security Specialist role requires demonstrated expertise in DoD SAP/SAR policy and security management.
Education/Experience: Required: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 6 years of experience in security, including 4 years in SAP/SAR or SCI management
Comprehensive knowledge of DoD SAP policy and security disciplines (personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, communications)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design and execute complex security programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting SOPs and policy documents
Proven leadership supporting senior-level decision-making and managing cross-functional security initiatives
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Information Assurance, or a related field
Professional certifications such as CISSP, SAPPC, or equivalent
Experience with facility security management, including SAPF/SCIF construction and compliance
Prior experience supporting military or other national-security organizations
Experience conducting security inspections, audits, and risk assessments in multi-level classified environments
Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Location: Must reside in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000.00 to $102,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.
