Security Specialist — Secret Clearance (DoD)

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Security Specialist (Journeyman Level) to support a U.S. Air Force environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Top-Secret clearance and bring strong security practices, compliance, and risk mitigation to protect mission-critical assets and personnel.

Responsibilities include policy development, safeguards, access control, and security procedures aligned with DoD requirements; background investigations are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods to protect information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
• Recommend and maintain security systems, policies, devices, and procedures for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
• Evaluate personnel and candidate backgrounds for access to classified or sensitive information, materials, or work sites.

Education

BA/BS degree + 10 years of relevant experience

DoD experience (5+ years) or equivalent

Job description

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Security Specialist (Journeyman Level) to support a U.S. Air Force environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Top-Secret clearance and bring strong security practices, compliance, and risk mitigation to protect mission-critical assets and personnel.

Responsibilities include policy development, safeguards, access control, and security procedures aligned with DoD requirements; background investigations are required for employment.