Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); Remote; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, Mississippi seeks a Security Specialist (DJ-0080-03, GS-11/12) to manage SCI, personnel, industrial and physical security programs. This federal role supports ERDC Security Office and offers telework eligibility.

Qualifications emphasize foreign education evaluation if applicable, and requirement of SCI security clearance. Applications close 2026-10-29 for Fed Transition, with a competitive government salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

• Requires SCI security clearance (Sensitive Compartmented Information).
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education or credits must be given for courses at a U.S. accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Manages SCI Security, Personnel Security, SCI Industrial Security, and Physical Security programs.

Skills

SCI Security

Personnel Security

Industrial Security

Physical Security

Education

Foreign education evaluation required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Department: Department of the Army
• Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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-0080-03 (GS 11-12.)

Key Responsibilities

Manages the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security, Personnel Security, SCI Industrial Security, and Physical Security programs.

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 $74678-$116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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