Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist

Boeing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 88,400 - 119,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist for its San Antonio, TX location. The role involves managing security procedures, conducting compliance assessments, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Applicants should have a background in personnel security with at least 3 years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $88,400 to $119,600 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in personnel security.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security lifecycle, including background investigations.
• Conduct compliance assessments and internal security controls.
• Develop and administer operational security programs.

Skills

Experience in personnel security

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Communication skills with all employee levels

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/military experience

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 currently seeking a Mid‑Level Industrial Security Specialist to join the team in San Antonio, TX.

This individual will work with both senior and junior staff members to administer and implement United States (US) Industrial Security Standards as outlined in the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM), the Department of Defense (DoD) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security Manual, Special Access Program (SAP) Security rules and/or other authoritative sources of security regulations. As an individual contributor, this individual will ensure programmatic security posture is compliant with all applicable regulations.

Position Responsibilities

• Executes the personnel security lifecycle including initiating and tracking background investigations, reviewing adjudication findings, granting or revoking physical and logical access, maintaining secure personnel records, and ensuring timely re‑investigations.
• Conducts assigned 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.
• Conducts Administrative Inquiries on personnel, processes and situations in accordance with established operating procedures to determine level and scope of non‑compliance with government and company regulations/requirements.
• Protects government, intellectual, third‑party and company information from unauthorized disclosures through development, implementation and administration of 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 (works with databases, reviews files, conducts interviews, submittals to customers and schedules briefings) to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses for customer and program requirements.
• Conducts security awareness training and education program (e.g., briefings, bulletins and visual reminders) to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information.
• Performs Physical Security duties and responsibilities within Boeing facilities (e.g., complete fixed/closed facility checklists/survey areas, review and approve facility drawings for new or remodeled classified areas) to ensure compliance with company and government regulations/requirements.
• Performs Sub‑Contractor Management (providing contractual requirements and direction, site assistance visits and reviews) to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements.
• Participates, as requested, on enterprise Integrated Product Team (IPT) sub or task teams.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience in personnel security.
• 3+ years of experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and MS Project.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent work or military experience.
• Experience in Industrial Security.
• Experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives in the Defense or Aerospace environment.
• Experience working in one or a combination of the following domains: National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Special Access Program (SAP), and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Experience communicating with internal and external customers.

Conflict of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is 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. Boeing 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 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: $88,400 – $119,600.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 06, 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. A “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. Secret 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.