Security Specialist Journeyman

Socket.dev; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Security Specialist (Journeyman Level) to support U.S. Air Force operations in a fast-paced defense contracting setting. A Top‑Secret clearance and DoD‑focused background are essential for safeguarding critical assets and personnel.

The role emphasizes policy development, risk mitigation, and compliance with government security procedures. The contractor environment requires vigilance, reliability, and teamwork across security functions.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizen required.
• BA/BS degree with 10 years in the relevant discipline, including 3 years in DoD, or 15 years with 5 years in DoD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and methods to safeguard information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material.
• Evaluate and maintain security systems, devices, and procedures used to protect classified or sensitive information.
• Assess the background and history of individuals with access to classified information or sensitive sites.
• Support controlled facilities with access control, area security, and alarm systems per DoD requirements.
• Escort personnel and visitors as needed under security policies.
• Contribute to Security Classification Guide development and implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Specialist (Journeyman Level) to join our team supporting operations in a U.S. Air Force environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Top-Secret clearance and bring a strong foundation in security practices, compliance, and risk mitigation to help safeguard mission-critical assets and personnel. If you’re a dedicated security professional ready to make an impact within a fast-paced defense contracting setting, we want to hear from you!

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that's principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
• Recommend, evaluate, maintain, operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
• Recommend and implement policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
• Provide security support to the Directorate’s controlled facilities to include:
• Exercising delegated access control to secure areas.
• Assisting in opening and closing controlled areas.
• Assisting in arming and disarming facility alarm systems as required.
• Assisting in accomplishing end-of-duty day security checks.
• In support of those programs with stringent security requirements, personnel shall be knowledgeable of DoD security procedures, to include classified transmission, protection of incoming mail, courier requirements, security incident reporting, and security violation sanctions.
• Escorting personnel, visitors, and other parties as needed to complete work duties, subject to local security office or organizational policies.
• Experience with Security Classification Guide development and implementation is strongly desired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Required:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: BA/BS, 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 3 years must be in the DoD, or 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD.

The annual salary range: $92k - $101k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.