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Amentum

Security Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$31.25 - $40.86/hr

Our security administrators will provide a wide range of support functions that may include the ... Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance at time of application with the ability to ...

Pae

Security Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$31.25 - $40.86/hr

Our security administrators will provide a wide range of support functions that may include the ... Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance at time of application with the ability to ...

Kuvare Holdings

Security Administrator

California, MO · On-site

About the role The Security Administrator is a hands-on technical role on the Information Security ... Partner with network, application, and database teams to implement secure solutions. Qualifications ...

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Kuvare

Security Administrator

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

About the role The Security Administrator is a hands‑on technical role on the Information ... Partner with network, application, and database teams to implement secure solutions. Qualifications ...

Kuvare

Security Administrator

Des Moines, IA · On-site

About the role The Security Administrator is a hands‑on technical role on the Information ... Partner with network, application, and database teams to implement secure solutions. Qualifications ...

Kuvare

Security Administrator

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate is an accomplished Security Administrator who can walk into an existing complex ... Partner with network, application, and database teams to implement secure solutions. Qualifications ...

Kuvare

Security Administrator

Rosemont, IL · On-site

About the role The Security Administrator is a hands-on technical role on the Information Security ... Partner with network, application, and database teams to implement secure solutions. Qualifications ...

Overture Partners

Security Administrator

Boston, MA · On-site

Provision, modify, and remove network, application, email, and system accounts based on approved ... Collaborate with technology, security, risk, and business teams on enterprise projects requiring ...

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Kuvare

Security Administrator

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Ignite Partners About the role The Security Administrator is a hands‑on technical role on the ... Partner with network, application, and database teams to implement secure solutions. Qualifications ...

SAFE FCU

Security Administrator

Sumter, SC · On-site

The Security Administrator is responsible for executing the Credit Union's Information Security ... application whitelisting, and anti-virus software. * Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee a ...

Overture Partners

Security Administrator

Boston, MA · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

Provision, modify, and remove network, application, email, and system accounts based on approved ... Collaborate with technology, security, risk, and business teams on enterprise projects requiring ...

Safety National

Security Administrator

Sumter, SC · On-site

SUMMARY The Security Administrator is responsible for executing the Credit Union's Information ... application whitelisting, and anti-virus software. • Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee a ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for application security administrator in the United States is $85,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Application Security Administrators are IT professionals responsible for ensuring the security of software applications within an organization. They manage user access, monitor applications for vulnerabilities, and implement security measures such as patches, updates, and security policies. Their role often involves collaborating with developers, IT staff, and security teams to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. By proactively identifying risks and responding to security incidents, Application Security Administrators help safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of critical business applications.

How does an application security administrator typically collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure secure software deployment?

Application Security Administrators work closely with both development and IT operations teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. They often participate in code reviews, provide guidance on secure coding standards, and help implement automated security testing tools within CI/CD pipelines. Regular meetings or stand-ups with developers and IT staff foster communication about vulnerabilities, patch management, and compliance requirements, ensuring that security is embedded from design to deployment. This collaborative approach helps proactively identify and resolve security issues before they reach production.

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Chantilly, VA • On-site

Amentum
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$31.25 - $40.86/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

*This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline. While this position may not be immediately open, we are actively gathering interest for upcoming roles and future growth*
Are you an administrative professional seeking an opportunity in a new field? Are you considering a return to personnel security support or trusted workforce vetting? If you want to use your administrative experience in an environment that allows you to directly support national security, we have an opportunity for you!
Amentum is seeking security-minded individuals with attention to detail, strong communication and excellent customer service skills to join our team of security administrators providing support to personnel security vetting in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Our security administrators will provide a wide range of support functions that may include the following, depending on office assignment: customer service support, data entry, review of security clearance paperwork and relevant reports, redaction, file maintenance, filing, records management. Security administrators may perform other duties as assigned in support of personnel security processing and clearance vetting, to include review of reports and cases for completion. Security administrators should be detail orientated, able to balance multiple tasks and redirect as priorities change. Candidates should be comfortable learning to use new proprietary computers systems and spending the majority of the work day using computers to review and generate reports. Candidates should also be familiar with use of fax machines, scanners and multi-line phone systems.
All work will occur at a fixed customer location in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) and work shifts will cover the program core hours of 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.
Security Administrators must have:
  • Excellent writing and communication, skills and good judgment
  • Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal and classified case information
  • Ability to navigate and operate automated systems for case tracking and status reporting
  • Knowledge of the federal rules and regulations that govern personnel security
  • Knowledge and ability to use computer operating systems/tools such as Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong time management
  • Ability to provide on-the-job training to teammates
  • Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and competing priorities
  • Broad experience working with personnel security policies and practices

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Developmental-minimum 1 year experience in a security related discipline.
  • Full Performance-3-5 years of administrative experience in a security related discipline.
  • Senior-7+ years of personnel security experience.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience supporting this customer
  • Bachelors degree in any discipline

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Compensation Details:
$31.25 - $40.86 hourly
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/30/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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