Security Specialist- Top Secret

Piper Companies; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is hiring a Security Specialist- Top Secret for a Cloud and Technology company located in Morrisville, NC. The onsite role will support cloud infrastructure, automation, and deployment initiatives while partnering with engineering teams to maintain and improve enterprise cloud environments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science and 0-2 years of related experience, with strong Python automation, cloud platform knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and Linux/Kubernetes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CS/CE/IT-related disciplines accepted with relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud, or DevOps.
• Proficiency in Python development with automation and scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) from work or projects.
• Familiarity with Linux, CI/CD, containers, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage device accountability and inventory tracking to ensure policy compliance.
• Support personnel security processes including onboarding, prescreening, and badge coordination.
• Conduct security assessments, self-inspections, vulnerability testing, and prepare audit reports.
• Coordinate administrative inquiries on adverse information and incident reporting.
• Apply 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and ICDs to security operations.
• Utilize security systems like DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SWFT, NISS, and ACCS to support security functions.

Skills

Python

Automation

Scripting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Job description

Piper Companies is hiring a Security Specialist- Top Secretfor a Cloud and Technology company located in Morrisville, NC. The Security Specialist- Top Secretwill support cloud infrastructure, automation, and deployment initiatives while partnering with engineering teams to maintain and improve enterprise cloud environments.The Security Specialist- Top Secret role is an onsite position located in Morrisville, NC.

Responsibilities of the Security Specialist- Top Secret Include:

• Manage device accountability, electronic media control, document control, and inventory tracking to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Support personnel security processes including onboarding and offboarding, clearance prescreening, investigation initiation, fingerprint processing, security briefings/debriefings, indoctrinations, training, polygraph coordination, visit requests, badging, and subcontractor support.
• Assist in conducting security assessments, self-inspections, vulnerability testing, and compliance reviews; prepare reports, maintain audit records, and reconcile security-related data to ensure adherence to federal and local regulations.
• Coordinate and support administrative inquiries involving adverse information, security violations, and incident reporting in accordance with company and government security requirements.
• Apply knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SEAD-3, and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) to support security operations and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize security systems and databases including DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SWFT, NISS, and ACCS while leveraging strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to support personnel and program security functions.

Qualifications of the Security Specialist- Top Secret include:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science required; candidates with degrees in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related technical disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud technologies, DevOps, or a related field, or recent graduates with relevant internship experience, hands-on projects, and an active GitHub portfolio.
• Proficiency in Python development with a strong understanding of automation, scripting, and software development best practices.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform gained through professional experience, coursework, certifications, internships, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems, CI/CD methodologies, containerization technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation concepts.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Compensation for the Security Specialist- Top Secret include:

• $40-$48/hr
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Keywords:TS, security specialist, cloud infrastructure

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This job opens for applications on 9/10/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.