Senior Security Specialist

Job Description

In this role, you will support the administration of SCI security programs, personnel security processes, and daily SCIF operations while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, ICDs, and company policies.

• Assist in the day-to-day administration of SCI security programs supporting government and contractor personnel.
• Process personnel security actions including visit requests, access requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and clearance verification activities.
• Maintain security records and databases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
• Support access control operations, visitor management, and SCIF administrative functions.
• Cover security briefings and provide guidance to employees regarding security policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Afford assistance with self-inspections, security audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Cope with incident reporting, inquiries, and investigations involving security concerns or potential violations.
• Participate in security education, awareness, and training initiatives to promote a strong security culture.
• Afford assistance with special projects and other security duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to maintain access.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community security requirements and procedures.
• Familiarity with personnel security, visitor control, access management, and classified material handling.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting SCI programs within a government contractor or Intelligence Community environment.
• Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, or other government security systems.
• Experience working within an ICD 705 accredited SCIF/SAPF.
• Knowledge of ICD 704, ICD 705, SEADs, and other Intelligence Community security directives.
• Experience conducting security briefings, self-inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holidays

About the Role

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Security Specialist to join our team!

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SCI security programs, personnel security processes, and SCIF operations.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Parsons

Parsons Corporation has been shaping the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets for over 80 years. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!