Security Specialist

Security Specialist

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Security Specialist to join our team! In this role you will assist the Facility Security Officer in administering and managing the Parsons Huntsville Security Program, specifically for support of security correspondence for multiple programs, providing policies, plans, procedures, departmental instructions, and technical support of safeguards and security (S&S) programs to protect client security interests.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Develop security correspondence for multiple programs (or customers).
• Implement security policy and procedures and assist with the management of other security team daily functions.
• Manage the processing of security clearance paperwork, including collection and review of relevant documents and information for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Maintain personnel security records and databases, including quality assurance and control of the fingerprinting process.
• Ensure compliance with all security requirements for the marking, handling, and safeguarding of classified information received and stored within the facility, to include both information and physical security policy and procedures.
• Manage, prepare, and track all Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD Form 254s) provided from the government / prime contractor as well as those necessary for distribution to subcontractors.
• Execute visitor control functions to include processing of incoming and outgoing visit requests and verifying incoming visitor identification, prior to allowing access to classified information.
• Verify preparation of essential reports, troubleshooting industrial security issues, and providing assistance in resolving all concerns and queries from government agencies and company management.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

What Desired Skills You'll Bring :

Physical Requirements : Occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs (pounds). Security Clearance Requirement : An active Top Secret SCI w / Polygraph security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance prior to the start date.

Salary Range : $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.