Security Specialist

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist in Huntsville, AL to provide multidisciplinary security support for a DoD acquisition environment. This role covers security management, foreign disclosure, SCGs, and classification guidance across weapon systems and programs, including on-site oversight of tests.

The ideal candidate is a U.S. citizen with 2–5 years in DoD security, a DoD Secret clearance, and a Bachelor’s in a security field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 2–5 years of DoD security operations experience.
• Experience with DoD security policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide security oversight for a DoD acquisition organization.
• Serve as Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) coordinating with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Develop, validate, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Interpret and apply classification guidance, CUI/CTI, and release restrictions.
• Review DD Form 254 requirements.
• Provide on-site security oversight for field tests and live-fire events.
• Manage personnel security through DISS and support VIS/VAR, SIPR/NIPR access.
• Conduct security briefings and awareness activities.
• Assist in self-inspections and corrective actions.
• Support COMSEC accountability and physical security.
• Act as security liaison across stakeholders.

Skills

DoD security ops

Foreign disclosure

DISS proficiency

SCG knowledge

DD Form 254 experience

COMSEC experience

Effective communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management

Tools

DISS

SCG tools

Job description

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Security Specialist to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Specialist to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary security support for a Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition organization. The successful candidate will work with a large and diverse population of government, military, contractor, and test personnel across office and operational test environments. This role requires expertise in security management, foreign disclosure, classification guidance, and operational security.

Duties

• Multidisciplinary Security Support: Provide security oversight and guidance for a DoD acquisition organization, ensuring compliance with all applicable security policies and procedures.
• Foreign Disclosure Management: Serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR), managing disclosure actions and coordinating with technical subject matter experts (SMEs), program leadership, Foreign Disclosure Officers, and external stakeholders to ensure compliant release of information to foreign partners.
• Security Classification Guides (SCGs): Conduct security reviews and support the development, validation, and maintenance of SCGs across multiple weapon systems and acquisition programs. Collaborate with technical SMEs and program stakeholders to ensure classification guidance aligns with current technical and operational requirements.
• Classification Guidance and Compliance: Interpret and apply classification guidance, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements, Controlled Technical Information (CTI) protections, distribution statements, and foreign disclosure/release restrictions to program documentation and operational activities.
• Program Security Requirements: Review DD Form 254 requirements and applicable security guidance to identify and communicate program security requirements.
• Operational Security Oversight: Provide on-site security oversight for field tests, live-fire events, and other operational activities. Coordinate personnel access, classified information protection, classification requirements, and security procedures during test events.
• Personnel Security Management: Validate personnel security clearances, eligibility, access, and visit requirements using DISS. Support civilian personnel security actions through PSIP and coordinate VARs, badging, SIPR/NIPR access, and other security requirements.
• Security Training and Awareness: Conduct security briefings, debriefings, security awareness activities, and program-specific guidance for personnel supporting classified and controlled environments.
• Incident Management: Conduct preliminary inquiries and support the investigation and documentation of security incidents, violations, and potential compromises from initial identification through reporting, corrective action, and resolution.
• Self-Inspections: Participate in security self-inspections, identify compliance gaps, document findings, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• COMSEC Accountability: Support COMSEC accountability and safeguarding requirements for controlled communications security material.
• Information and Physical Security: Maintain accountability, safeguarding, storage, handling, transmission, and disposition requirements for classified and controlled information. Support physical security requirements involving access control, intrusion detection, surveillance, visitor management, and facility security procedures.
• Security Liaison: Serve as a security point of contact for program personnel and leadership, translating regulatory requirements into actionable guidance and coordinating solutions across security, engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders.

Job Details

Security Specialist Job Locations

US-AL-Huntsville

ID 2026-5417

Category Engineering & Science

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in DoD security operations, foreign disclosure, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of DoD security policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Proficiency in using DISS for personnel security management.
• Experience with Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and DD Form 254.
• Familiarity with COMSEC requirements and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address security challenges and implement solutions.
• Travel: 5%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree in any discipline combined with relevant DoD security experience and certifications is also acceptable.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or operational test environments.
• Knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Controlled Technical Information (CTI) requirements.
• Experience conducting security self-inspections and managing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with physical security systems, including access control and intrusion detection.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.