Security Specialist

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine whats possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Security Specialist to join our team! In this role you will assist the Facility Security Officer in administering and managing the Parsons Huntsville Security Program, specifically for support of security correspondence for multiple programs, providing policies, plans, procedures, departmental instructions, and technical support of safeguards and security (S&S) programs to protect client security interests. What You'll Be Doing: Develop security correspondence for multiple programs (or customers). Implement security policy and procedures and assist with the management of other security team daily functions. Manage the processing of security clearance paperwork, including collection and review of relevant documents and information for completeness, consistency, and accuracy. Maintain personnel security records and databases, including quality assurance and control of the fingerprinting process. Ensure compliance with all security requirements for the marking, handling, and safeguarding of classified information received and stored within the facility, to include both information and physical security policy and procedures. Execute visitor control functions to include processing of incoming and outgoing visit requests and verifying incoming visitor identification, prior to allowing access to classified information. Verify preparation of essential reports, troubleshooting industrial security issues, and providing assistance in resolving all concerns and queries from government agencies and company management. Other duties as assigned. What Required Skills You'll Bring: 5+ years of relevant facility security experience preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience Must have a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility preferred Secret will be considered Must be able to pass a CI Poly Will have knowledge of both the work processes of document control and also the use of electronic systems used to manage documentation Experience with incoming and outgoing foreign visits Experience in executing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements Must be a US Citizen What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Experience with SIMS software Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs (pounds). Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. 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. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00 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! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employees wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrows solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.