Industrial Security & Compliance Specialist

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc.; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to support the Colorado Springs location. The role focuses on enforcing regulatory guidelines, maintaining PERSEC records, and handling clearance processing using DISS, NBIS, and SWFT.

The candidate will collaborate with intercompany personnel, DCSA reps, and customers to ensure robust security programs. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3–4 years in cleared DoD environments,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of experience in cleared DoD environments (or relevant education/certification).
• Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD manuals, and ICDs.
• US Citizen with active Secret clearance and ability to maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the FSO in managing all aspects of the Industrial Security Program.
• Conduct employee onboarding and maintain PERSEC records.
• Utilize DISS, NBIS, and SWFT for clearance processing.
• Conduct security awareness training, briefings, and debriefings.
• Manage VARs and support meetings.
• Comply with NISPOM and SEAD 3 reporting requirements.
• Safeguard classified materials: handling, storage, transmission, destruction.
• Support the Insider Threat Program and incident management.
• Investigate and document security violations and mitigation efforts.
• Identify deficiencies and apply corrective actions.
• Support SETA program compliance and security inspections.
• Oversee media lifecycle management and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist with visitor and access control and with ICD-705 facility build-out.
• Participate in on-call rotation and collaborate with DCSA reps and customers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Process improvement

Confidentiality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to support the Colorado Springs location. The role focuses on enforcing regulatory guidelines, maintaining PERSEC records, and handling clearance processing using DISS, NBIS, and SWFT.

The candidate will collaborate with intercompany personnel, DCSA reps, and customers to ensure robust security programs. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3–4 years in cleared DoD environments,