Bedford, MA · On-site
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Bedford, MA · On-site
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * Prior Military or Construction/Physical security ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * Prior Military or Construction/Physical security ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special programs security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * Desired / Not Required * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special programs security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * Desired / Not Required * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
$51K - $69K/yr
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified. * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified * DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED * Prior Military or Construction ...
$10.34 - $15.49
5% of jobs
$15.49 - $20.65
15% of jobs
$22.69 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.65 - $25.81
13% of jobs
$25.81 - $30.97
11% of jobs
The median wage is $35.16 / hr.
$30.97 - $36.12
8% of jobs
$36.12 - $41.28
11% of jobs
$41.28 - $46.44
12% of jobs
$47.51 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$46.44 - $51.60
6% of jobs
$51.60 - $56.75
8% of jobs
$56.75 - $61.91
7% of jobs
$61.91 - $67.07
4% of jobs
$10
$37
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Entry Level Security Administrators typically require a basic understanding of network and system security principles, coupled with a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and a foundational certification like CompTIA Security+ are commonly expected. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for detecting vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and ensuring the ongoing protection of organizational data and systems.
As an Entry Level Security Administrator, your daily tasks may include monitoring security alerts, assisting with access control, updating security policies, and performing routine vulnerability scans on systems and networks. You'll often work closely with senior security staff to investigate incidents, respond to tickets, and apply patches or updates as needed. The role can involve documenting findings, creating reports, and supporting users with security-related inquiries. This varied workload provides excellent exposure to key aspects of cybersecurity and helps you build a strong foundation for future advancement.
An Entry Level Security Administrator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining an organization's IT security systems. They help enforce security policies, manage access controls, respond to security incidents, and assist in risk assessments. Their role often includes configuring security tools, updating software, and analyzing potential threats. This position provides foundational experience in cybersecurity, making it a great starting point for a career in IT security.
Bedford, MA • On-site
$51K - $69K/yr
Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
7.8
Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
69th of 204 rated it services
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job DescriptionApply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Security Administration/Visitor Control (SA/VC) at GDIT. Here, youll support solving some of our clients biggest challenges and help us grow the business.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The position provides Security Visitor Control, program security administration to include personnel and information security functions as needed and is responsible to the Chief of Security, for entry and circulation control and other administrative duties to assure visitors are greeted professionally and receive assistance as necessary.
HOW A SECURITY ASSISTANT III WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Check identification of all visitors, and ensure all are sponsored and properly cleared via JPAS or a local database.
Determine visitor's need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges, and notify hosts of visitor arrivals.
Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, pagers, jump drives, PDAs, etc)
Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items.
Receive packages from outside agencies (UPS, FedEx, etc) and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures.
Check assigned personnel and ensure they have and are displaying authorized access badges.
Perform emergency procedures for bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, Anti-Terrorism, fire evacuation, and other emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedure checklists.
Account for all logs, instructions, equipment, and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled work day.
Assist with personnel, information, program security and entry control functions.
Denies introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items specified by the Accrediting Official (AO) or designee
Conducts random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site
Ensures that all suspicious materials or incidents be brought to the attention of the site security manager (SSM) or construction surveillance technician (CST)
Maintains control and operates in Secure Storage Area (SSA) established by the assigned construction company within the construction site footprint where they will store construction materials and equipment that will be used for the project
Screens all non-cleared workers, vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the project site
Follow and enforce customers Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative
Shall conduct inspections of materials being delivered for utilization in construction of secure spaces and document the results of findings
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experience:
Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified.
DESIRED/NOT REQUIRED
Prior Military or Construction/Physical security related experience is highly desirable
Valid CAG certification is desirable (obtained thru CDSE Websites)
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Clearance:
Secret to start.
Able to obtain TS/SCI/SAP eligibility.
Willing to submit to a CI polygraph.
#AirforceSAPOpportunities #MA
0 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $51,510.00 - $69,690.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our WorkWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.
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