Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist to join our security team. You will manage personnel and classified-material records, coordinate across security and engineering teams, and support compliance with government and company requirements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial security, and the ability to obtain a US government polygraph. The role offers high visibility and opportunities to grow in a fast-paced mission-driven

Qualifications

• Tier 5 Investigation completed within the last 5 years or continuous vetting in the last 5 years.
• 3+ years in Industrial Security.
• 3+ years in personnel, physical, or communications security.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Internal Security Controls and compliance reviews.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective action.
• Assist Administrative Inquiries on personnel, processes and situations.
• Assist Communication Security duties including inventory, distribution and destruction.
• Protect government, intellectual property and company information from disclosures.
• Develop and administer an Operational Security program for less complex programs.
• Process personnel security to obtain clearances/accesses.
• Conduct security awareness training for personnel.

Skills

Tier 5 Investigation

Industrial Security

Personnel Security

Physical Security

Communications Security

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist to join the team in El Segundo, CA.

Join our team as a security professional where you’ll use systems likeJPAS/DISS,Scattered Castles,JADE,JADS, andSIMSto directly enable classified program success.

You’ll work on mission-focused briefings on classification marking, OPSEC, and physical/communications security; own personnel and classified-material records to ensure accountability and data integrity; and develop practical CONOPs and procedures for handling, storing, and transporting proprietary materials.

If you’re a collaborative problem-solver who thrives coordinating across security teams, engineering, senior leadership, and U.S. Government customers to secure approvals and resolve complex security challenges, this role offers high visibility, real impact, and opportunities to grow your expertise in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with Internal Security Controls through performance of compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective action
• Assists with Administrative Inquiries (e.g., collects and analyzes data, writes reports and interviews) on personnel, processes and situations to determine level and scope of non-compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
• Assists with Communication Security (COMSEC) duties and responsibilities (including inventory, distribution and destruction)
• Assists in the protection of government, intellectual, third party and company information from unauthorized disclosures
• Develops, implements and administers an Operational Security program, security education, procedures and physical controls to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements on less complex programs
• Performs Personnel Security processes to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses
• Assists in developing and conducting security awareness training and education programs to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information
• Assists in sub-contractor management to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency with/utilize specific databases to determine personnel eligibility to access classified information –DISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, JADS, Enterprise Security Systems (SIMS), and other databases and record-keeping repositories
• Conducts initial and recurring security briefings to cleared workforce members on topics such as critical program information, marking, safeguarding and destroying classified information, operations security, physical and communication security, and other security training as required
• Manages personnel records, classified material records and/or other sensitive records in to ensure the highest levels of data integrity and correctness
• Conducts inventories and records reconciliation actions to ensure accuracy and accountability
• Prepares activity or program concept of operation (CONOPs) outlining unique security protection requirements for sensitive operations; establishing procedures for protecting, handling, storing, and transporting proprietary materials
• Coordinates across the security workforce, Boeing engineering, managerial and technical teams, as well as senior Boeing personnel and U.S. Government customers to seek contract execution approvals, security rulings or deviations as may be required

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years
• 3+ years of experience in Industrial Security
• 3+ years of experience in personnel security administration, physical security, communications security and/or other programmatic security-related field

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and outlook)
• Experience with oral and written communications skills
• Ability to obtain a successful US government polygraph examination

Conflict Of Interest:

Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Mid-Level: $94,350 – $127,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 07, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.