Security Specialist

Parsons; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Security Specialist to safeguard client security interests and oversee security programs. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a CI Poly, with US citizenship as a baseline.

You will develop security communications, enforce policies, and maintain security records across multiple programs. Responsibilities include incident reporting, facility inspections, and ensuring compliance with NISPOM requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant facility security experience preferred.
• Associates degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Secret will be considered.
• Must be able to pass a CI Poly.
• Will have knowledge of both the work processes of document control and also the use of electronic systems used to manage documentation
• Conduct facility inspections to verify the physical security standards for the protection of Collateral information
• Prepare written reports documenting security findings and discrepancies
• Experience in executing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Develop security correspondence for multiple programs (or customers).
• Implement security policy and procedures and assist with the management of other security team daily functions.
• Maintain personnel security records and databases, including quality assurance and control of the fingerprinting process.
• Ensure compliance with all security requirements for the marking, handling, and safeguarding of classified information received and stored within the facility, to include both information and physical security policy and procedures.
• Execute visitor control functions to include processing of incoming and outgoing visit requests and verifying incoming visitor identification, prior to allowing access to classified information.
• Verify preparation of essential reports, troubleshooting industrial security issues, and providing assistance in resolving all concerns and queries from government agencies and company management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facility security experience

Top Secret clearance eligibility

CI Poly

US Citizenship

Security documentation processes

Security reporting

NISPOM knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SIMS software

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Security Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to protect client security interests.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop security correspondence for multiple programs (or customers).
• Implement security policy and procedures and assist with the management of other security team daily functions.
• Maintain personnel security records and databases, including quality assurance and control of the fingerprinting process.
• Ensure compliance with all security requirements for the marking, handling, and safeguarding of classified information received and stored within the facility, to include both information and physical security policy and procedures.
• Execute visitor control functions to include processing of incoming and outgoing visit requests and verifying incoming visitor identification, prior to allowing access to classified information.
• Verify preparation of essential reports, troubleshooting industrial security issues, and providing assistance in resolving all concerns and queries from government agencies and company management.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of relevant facility security experience preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Secret will be considered
• Must be able to pass a CI Poly
• Will have knowledge of both the work processes of document control and also the use of electronic systems used to manage documentation
• Conduct facility inspections to verify the physical security standards for the protection of Collateral information
• Prepare written reports documenting security findings and discrepancies
• Experience in executing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements
• Must be a US Citizen

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Industrial Security Professionals (ISP) Certification
• DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification (Security Fundamentals Professional (SFPC), Industrial Security Oversight (ISOC), etc.)
• Experience with SIMS software

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret 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, and 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! Imagine next

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