On-Site Top Secret Contractor Security Officer

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer to develop and administer local security programs for DoD/USG projects. Role requires on-site work in State College, PA, and collaboration with sponsor security staff.

The position emphasizes security policy implementation, visitor/badge management, and safeguarding classified information in a dynamic, government-contract environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in industrial security.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of NISPOM and ICDs to support program security operations.
• Assist with visitor control, classification management, physical and information system security.
• Develop, review, and execute security documentation (SOPs, PARs, EAP, Disaster Recovery, Continuity of Business).
• Manage electronic devices and security items; perform end-of-day checks and after-hours alarm support.
• Collaborate with sponsor security staff to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Escort visitors as needed and support COMSEC policy implementation.
• Coordinate and support classified conferences and visitor management and badging.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Industrial security

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer to develop and administer local security programs for DoD/USG projects. Role requires on-site work in State College, PA, and collaboration with sponsor security staff.

The position emphasizes security policy implementation, visitor/badge management, and safeguarding classified information in a dynamic, government-contract environment.