Security Specialist - PERSEC (Junior-level)

Prosync•Arlington, VA

About The Position

ProSync Technology Group, LLC is seeking a junior-level Personnel Security (PERSEC) Security Specialist to support personnel security programs in Department of Defense and Intelligence Community environments. The role supports processes that ensure individuals with access to classified information meet eligibility and suitability requirements. This opportunity is in the proposal phase and is expected to be awarded in early 2027. The specialist provides administrative and operational support for personnel security processes, access determinations, clearance actions, and security compliance. The role is suited to an organized, detail-oriented candidate interested in developing expertise in personnel security operations, working under the guidance of senior security professionals. A minimum Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher, with SAP/SAR eligibility, is required. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, an associate degree plus four additional years of relevant experience, or six additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. The position also requires an active IAT/IAM Level II certification.

Requirements

Less than three years of experience supporting personnel security, security administration, government compliance, human resources security functions, or related disciplines.
Understanding of basic personnel security concepts and security compliance principles.
Strong organizational, administrative, and record-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and classified information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under the guidance of senior security professionals.
Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, or CCSP.
A minimum Top Secret/SCI security clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility is required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; alternatively, an associate degree plus four years of additional relevant work experience, or six years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and security tracking systems.
Prior military service or government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Support personnel security activities involving security clearances, access eligibility determinations, indoctrinations, and debriefings.
Assist with processing personnel security actions and maintaining security records and databases.
Review personnel security documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Support security clearance tracking and access management activities.
Coordinate with employees, contractors, government customers, and security offices regarding personnel security actions.
Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, briefings, and security documentation.
Support security compliance reviews, inspections, and audits related to personnel security programs.
Maintain personnel security files and ensure proper handling of sensitive and classified information.
Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities involving clearance verification and access management.
Monitor and track personnel security actions to ensure timely completion and follow-up.
Support investigations, incident reporting, and security-related administrative actions as required.
Assist with security awareness and personnel security education initiatives.