Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Champaign (IL); Remote; USD 41,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Champaign, IL seeks a Security Specialist DJ-02 (GS 5-10) to support the Security Manager in implementing a comprehensive protection program. The role is part of ERDC Security Office and opens under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for competitive service recruitment.

Salary range posted is $40,736 to $88,356 per year, with telework eligibility and a Secret security clearance requirement. Applications close 2026-10-19.

Qualifications

• Requires Secret security clearance.
• Telework eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support the Security Manager who is responsible for implementing a comprehensive protection program.

Skills

Secret clearance

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Security Office. This position is being filled as a Security Specialist DJ-02 (GS 5-10)

Key Responsibilities

Support the Security Manager who is responsible for implementing a comprehensive protection program.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $88356/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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