Security Specialist

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Security Specialist / Assistant Facility Security Officer to join our team at the APG facility. You will perform personnel security actions, lead security support for contracts, and manage secure processes in line with DCSA standards.

The role requires an active Secret clearance with potential upgrade to TS/SCI, knowledge of NISPOM and ICDs, and experience with DISS/SIMS/SharePoint. You will coordinate with stakeholders and act as the on-site facilities coordinator.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required, upgrade to TS/SCI on hire.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and ICDs.
• Completion of DCSA training (CDSE/STEPP).
• Understanding of personnel security processes: clearance processing, onboarding, reinvestigations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to safeguard classified information and ensure secure handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform personnel security actions for APG facility personnel, including clearances and visits.
• Lead security support for all contracts at the APG facility.
• Assist in managing a compliant security program for DCSA inspections.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan program execution.
• Serve as the main point of contact for security reporting for the facility.
• Support visitor control: escorting, access control, alarms.

Skills

Active clearance

NISPOM/ICD knowledge

CDSE/STEPP training

Security processes

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Secure handling of info

DISS/SIMS/SharePoint

Microsoft Suite

Tools

DISS

SIMS

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Security Specialist / Assistant Facility Security Officer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing Personnel Security actions for all personnel supported by the APG facility, to include clearance processing, incoming/outgoing visit requests, and access briefs.
• Provide as the lead security support for all contracts awarded and performed out of the APG facility.
• Assist in the management of a fully compliant security program to meet DCSA inspection standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders of the business to plan and coordinate program execution.
• Serve as the main POC for all security reporting actions for the facility.
• Support visitor control functions such as escorting, access control, and alarm management
• You will be the main on-site facilities coordinator.
• Liaison with the landlord and serve as their POC for all facilities projects.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to upgraded to TS/SCI upon hire
• Working knowledge and experience in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
• Completion of DCSA Security Training Courses through CDSE/STEPP.
• Understanding of personnel security processes, including clearance processing, onboarding, and reinvestigations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to safeguard classified information and ensure compliance with secure handling, storage, and transmission procedures.
• Experience using DISS, SIMS, SharePoint, and other Microsoft Suite technologies.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Completion of the FSO management course through DCSA
• Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SEADs, ICDs, and personnel security processes.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Corporate team.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range

$74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!