Security Specialist - Top Secret

Piper Companies is hiring a Security Specialist with a Top Secret clearance for a leading technology organization located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC. This is a contract position requiring onsite support 5 days per week.

About the role

Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and security team with personnel security, physical security, and classified program administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the FSO and AFSOs with personnel security, classified program administration, and compliance activities
• Initiate and process security clearances, perform indoctrinations, debriefings, onboarding, offboarding, and program briefings
• Conduct personnel escort duties for SCIF construction projects, facility enhancements, and controlled access areas
• Manage visit requests, badging, training, and administrative security functions while maintaining compliance with NISPOM and ICD requirements
• Utilize DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SWFT, NISS, and related systems to support personnel security operations
• Assist with physical security inspections, self-assessments, security audits, and safeguarding classified information

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience supporting personnel security, industrial security, physical security, or classified program environments
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred
• Experience with personnel security processing, including DISS and clearance administration
• Experience supporting physical security operations, escorting personnel, and working within SCIF or controlled environments
• Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD requirements, and government security compliance standards preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience

Pay

$75,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits

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