Security Associate: Path to Facility Security Officer

Core One; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One seeks a Security Associate to provide administrative and operational support for the company’s industrial security program. Working under the Senior Facility Security Officer, this entry level role assists with personnel security, facility security, compliance, and security administration activities for a cleared defense contractor.

The role develops expertise in industrial security with potential progression toward AF SO responsibilities; responsibilities include record maintenance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of admin, operational, compliance, or security support experience.
• Active Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain one.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, regulations, and processes quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the company’s industrial security program under the direction of the FSO.
• Assist with personnel security administration, including onboarding, clearance paperwork, transfers, reinvestigations, and record maintenance.
• Utilize government and internal security systems, including DISS, NBIS, and related platforms, as authorized.
• Coordinate visit requests, visitor notifications, access authorizations, and facility access activities.
• Maintain security files, documentation, trackers, and records in alignment with policy and government requirements.
• Assist employee security briefings, annual security awareness training, and training record administration.
• Assist with DD254s and other contract security documentation.
• Coordinate with HR, Contracts, IT, and Program Management on security-related activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Management, or related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS

Job description

Core One seeks a Security Associate to provide administrative and operational support for the company’s industrial security program. Working under the Senior Facility Security Officer, this entry level role assists with personnel security, facility security, compliance, and security administration activities for a cleared defense contractor.

The role develops expertise in industrial security with potential progression toward AF SO responsibilities; responsibilities include record maintenance,