Federal Security Specialist

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University

State College, PA, USA
$68,200.00 - $129,500.00; not specified; competiti...
Hybrid
Counterintelligence, insider threat, personnel security
Communications security, operations security
Physical security systems
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Federal Security Specialist to oversee advanced security programs and ensure compliance with government policies. The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience and an active security clearance, and will work in a hybrid capacity while contributing to a service-driven team

Job Summary

  • ARL Security Services mission is to ensure the security of ARL personnel, facilities, material, and information as an agile, efficient, and service-driven team.
  • You will coordinate and provide oversight to advanced security programs including Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Personnel Security (PerSec), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC), as well as physical security systems.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Matching Summary

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The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Federal Security Specialist to oversee advanced security programs and ensure compliance with government policies. The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience and an active security clearance, and will work in a hybrid capacity while contributing to a service-driven team.

Salary

$68,200.00 - $129,500.00; Not specified; Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Personnel Security
  • Communications Security, Operations Security
  • Physical security systems
  • Handling classified materials
  • Active security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Agile, efficient, service-driven team
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Work autonomously in a busy environment
  • Prepare for government inspections

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 6+ years of relevant experience (Senior Professional)
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (Advanced Professional)
  • Active security clearance, Secret level or higher
  • U.S. citizen

Work Rights

Must have U.S. citizenship

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