Personnel Security Specialist - Mid Level

Astrion; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

401K with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a mid-level Personnel Security Specialist to support the TMAS 2 Contract at Lackland AFB, TX. This role involves conducting system security analysis, compliance testing, and managing security clearance procedures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. Join a company that values innovation and continuous learning, and make a difference in your career.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of relevant experience or additional relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• At least 5 years of experience with SCI personnel security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish procedures for processing security clearance requests.
• Initiate and review security investigations requests.
• Analyze requests to determine validity for access.

Skills

System security analysis

Compliance testing

Penetration testing

Security clearance processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Personnel Security Specialist - Mid Level

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Overview

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Personnel Security Specialist supporting the TMAS 2 Contract with the 47 Cyberspace Test Squadron.

Job Details

Our Personnel Security team is seeking a new member to help conduct system security analysis on systems and software to identify vulnerabilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and enjoy learning new technologies, this is the place for you. We offer on-the-job training and formal courses across various technology areas.

We seek candidates with a strong foundation in relevant areas who are motivated to expand their skills. Responsibilities may include compliance testing and penetration testing, depending on your skillset.

Location & Details

• Location: Lackland AFB, TX
• Job Status: Full-Time
• Travel: 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-10 years of relevant experience, or additional relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI; U.S. Citizenship required.
• At least 5 years of experience with SCI personnel security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish local procedures for processing security clearance requests for military and civilian personnel.
• Initiate and review security investigations requests in accordance with directives.
• Ensure proper screening, verification, and documentation for security clearances.
• Analyze requests to determine validity for access.
• Evaluate the sensitivity of positions and determine investigation types.
• Maintain files and records related to clearances.
• Prioritize investigation requests and clearance records.
• Review security clearance requests for issues related to loyalty, character, or conduct.
• Assist commanders in establishing Security Information Files (SIF).
• Establish and maintain SIFs for supported organizations.
• Be flexible to work in other security disciplines such as security education, physical security, information security, industrial security, media control, and OPSEC.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Healthcare benefits
• 401K with employer matching
• PTO and holidays

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the future. Our purpose is to “Be the Difference,” encouraging action and positive change. We foster an environment of care, empathy, continuous learning, and collaboration, empowering our teams to succeed.

Join Astrion and make a difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.