Industrial Security Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist for its Cambridge, MA location. This role involves developing and maintaining security programs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial security and hold a Secret Clearance. Join a leading company in aerospace and defense, contributing to essential security operations.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2 years of working experience with bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must hold a current Secret Clearance and be able to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classified document control/accountability.
• Conduct employee in-processing/out-processing security briefings.
• Assist with implementing security policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Security investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access Commander Security database

Perspective Incident Management tracking database

Job description

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At RTX BBN Technologies (BBN), you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, and a growing global footprint of colleagues and customers.

Our Industrial Security team in Cambridge, MA, is presently seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to join the team.

Job Summary:

This is a multi-faceted Industrial Security Specialist position working within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The candidate will help develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive security program in accordance with the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual Rule

What You Will Do:

• Maintain classified document control/accountability of classified media shipped and received.
• Visitor Access Control, Document Control, Personnel Security, and Security Education
• Perform various employee in-processing/out-processing security briefings/debriefings.
• Update security personnel access lists and databases accordingly.
• Prepare and participate in semi-annual and yearly audits and inspections.
• Assist with implementing Security Education and Media Control Plan.
• Assist with the implementation of local Standard Operating procedures (SOP), Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, and COMSEC requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in a team environment to develop, update, and implement security policies and procedures in coordination with the company policies and government regulations.
• Conduct administrative inquiries related to possible security incidents and document results.
• Prepare Inquiry Reports on security infractions/violations and specifying preventive action to be taken.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires 2 years of working experience with bachelor’s degree or in absence of a degree, five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience or knowledge of 32 CFR 117, DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM) and ISLs.
• Experience or knowledge of DISS, submitting VALs, checking incoming visit requirements.
• Experience with processing classified shipments and accountability of classified assets.
• Experience in conducting Security Investigations/Administrative Inquiries and interviewing employees for security infractions/violations.
• Experience working Industrial Security
• You must hold a current Secret Clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value:

• Working knowledge of Access Commander Security database.
• Knowledge of Perspective Incident Management tracking database.
• Completion of commensurate General and Industrial Security Courses through the CDSE.
• Self-driven, result-oriented, and capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently across a program landscape
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well with others both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in conducting Security Investigations/Administrative Inquiries and interviewing employees for security infractions/violations.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Relocation Assistance available

• This position is Onsite at our Cambridge, Mass headquarters

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The salary range for this role is 72,000 USD - 144,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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About the company

Raytheon Technologies is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

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