Security Specialist

Intrepid, an SPA Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Security Specialist to manage security programs protecting sensitive information. The role involves compliance with regulations, overseeing physical security measures, and ensuring personnel clearances. Candidates should have a strong background in security management and relevant experience.

Benefits

401(k) contribution

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret security clearance with a Tier 3 investigation.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures.
• Managing access roster and issuing identification badges.
• Conducting self-inspections and investigations of security infractions.

Skills

Security Management

Compliance

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NISPOM

DISS

Job description

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Intrepid sets the standard for delivering excellence in the federal marketplace and is known for treating employees like family. We provide our employees with a challenging and supportive work environment, paired with a competitive salary and an industry-leading 401 (k) contribution. We are looking for a Security Specialist to support the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC)/ TIEL lab.

The Security Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing security programs that protect classified, proprietary, and sensitive information in an industrial or manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with government regulations (such as NISPOM or ITAR), company policies, and industry standards. The Specialist oversees physical security measures, personnel clearances, access control systems, and incident response efforts to safeguard both physical and information assets against unauthorized access, theft, or sabotage.

Your Day-to-day Work Will Include

• Managing all security disciplines within an accredited environment.
• Developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Assessing the effectiveness of implemented physical security controls to ensure adequate protection measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access into the environment.
• Managing access roster and issuing identification badges.
• Conducting self-inspections twice a year using the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency inspection checklist. Attending staff call meetings to synchronize security efforts and provide mission updates. Assisting with conducting investigations of Security Infractions/Violations to determine the sequence of events and degree of information compromise, root cause, and culpability on the part of the individuals or organizations involved. Making classification determinations to ensure material is properly marked.
• Responding to after-hours alarm activations that occur within your assigned area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

At a Minimum You Should Have

• An active Secret security clearance with a Tier 3 investigation.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
  
  

You Will Be Highly Desirable If You Have

• An active Top Secret security clearance with a Tier 5 investigation.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Security Management or Criminal Justice.
• DoD Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) or DoD Physical Security Certification (PSC).
• American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Prior experience as a Government Security Specialist or Contractor Program Security Officer.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.
  
  

Work Type: On-Site (Huntsville, AL)

Estimated Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

The provided salary range serves as a broad reference. However, Intrepid takes various factors into account when establishing base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and prevailing market conditions.

About Intrepid

Intrepid is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to making employment decisions based on merit and value. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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