Security Specialist- Top Secret - 174211

About the role

Piper Companies is hiring a Security Specialist- Top Secret for a Cloud and Technology company located in Morrisville, NC. The Security Specialist- Top Secret will 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

• 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

• 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.

Pay

$40-$48/hr

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holiday
• Sick Leave (if required by law)