Federal Security Specialist

science.psu.edu

State College, PA, USA
Base: $68,200.00 - $129,500.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Counterintelligence, insider threat, personnel security
Communications security, operations security
Physical security systems
** The Federal Security Specialist position at Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) involves overseeing advanced security programs to ensure the safety of personnel, facilities, and information. The role requires a candidate with relevant security experience and an active security clearance, emphasizing both autonomy and customer service in a fast-paced environment. **

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Assist in the development and management of advanced industrial security practices, procedures, processes, trainings, and briefings, while ensuring compliance with government policies and regulations.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and substantial paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Federal Security Specialist position at Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) involves overseeing advanced security programs to ensure the safety of personnel, facilities, and information. The role requires a candidate with relevant security experience and an active security clearance, emphasizing both autonomy and customer service in a fast-paced environment. **

Salary

Base: $68,200.00 - $129,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Personnel Security
  • Communications Security, Operations Security
  • Physical security systems
  • Handling classified materials
  • Microsoft Office, databases, web applications
  • Autonomous work in fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • Agile, efficient, service-driven team
  • Exemplary security support
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Leadership, compliance, risk-management experience

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have U.S. citizenship

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