Facilities Security Specialist - Defense

EverPeak Recruitment; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EverPeak Recruitment is seeking a Facilities Security Specialist for a defense-focused role in Rome, NY. The position supports security programs across personnel, facility, information, and systems security for multiple defense programs.

The role emphasizes compliance with federal security regulations, coordination with IS security teams, and handling classified information in a secure manner. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is strongly preferred and U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with Information Systems Security teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s industrial security program in compliance with federal security regulations.
• Process and maintain personnel security clearances, onboarding, investigations, briefings, and debriefings.
• Maintain security records, databases, and documentation.
• Conduct employee security training and awareness briefings.
• Assist with contract security requirements and customer security guidance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Windows environments

Linux environments

Security+ certification

Job description

Facilities Security Specialist - Defense

Location: Rome, New York (On-site)

Our client, an established engineering and technology company supporting U.S. Government and Department of Defense programs, is seeking a Facilities Security Specialist to support its security program. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with government security regulations while supporting personnel, facility, information, and systems security across multiple programs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven organization that offers long-term career growth, a stable work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Support the company's industrial security program in compliance with federal security regulations.
• Process and maintain personnel security clearances, including onboarding, investigations, briefings, and debriefings.
• Maintain security records, databases, and documentation.
• Conduct employee security training and awareness briefings.
• Assist with contract security requirements and implementation of customer security guidance.
• Investigate and document security incidents or violations.
• Support government security reviews, audits, and internal self-inspections.
• Ensure proper safeguarding and handling of classified information and controlled unclassified information.
• Partner with Information Systems Security personnel to support cybersecurity compliance and security best practices.
• Assist with security-related activities at satellite locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience supporting industrial, facility, or government security programs within a defense contractor or government environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with Information Systems Security teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Security+ certification or the ability to obtain.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and related federal security requirements.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST cybersecurity standards.
• Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments.
• Previous experience as an FSO, AFSO, ISSM, or in a similar industrial security role is highly desirable.
• Active Security Clearance a plus