Raleigh Junior Security Specialist — On-Site, Clearance Path

Ara; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara, located in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Junior Security Specialist Officer to help protect people, facilities, assets and information. The role collaborates with the FSO, PSOs, and cybersecurity teams and requires active security clearance with the ability to attain Top Secret/SCI.

On-site, full-time position offering growth in a classified environment. Responsibilities include enforcing security policies, supporting clearance investigations, managing access control, and maintaining security

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.
• Working knowledge of government security systems and databases.
• Experience handling security documentation and reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce government security policies and directives.
• Assist in initiating security clearance investigations and reinvestigations.
• Manage access control and badge issuance for facilities.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide security training and awareness programs for employees.
• Maintain security records, incident reports, and security plans.
• Support security operations under supervision as needed.

Skills

DISS

NBIS

e-QIP

NISS

Security documentation

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Communication skills

Security awareness training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Ara, located in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Junior Security Specialist Officer to help protect people, facilities, assets and information. The role collaborates with the FSO, PSOs, and cybersecurity teams and requires active security clearance with the ability to attain Top Secret/SCI.

On-site, full-time position offering growth in a classified environment. Responsibilities include enforcing security policies, supporting clearance investigations, managing access control, and maintaining security