Security Specialist - PERSEC (Junior-level)

Prosync•Arlington, VA

About The Position

ProSync is seeking a junior-level Personnel Security (PERSEC) Security Specialist to provide administrative and operational support for personnel security programs in Department of Defense and Intelligence Community environments. The role supports security processes, access determinations, clearance actions, and compliance efforts to help ensure that individuals with access to classified information meet established eligibility and suitability requirements. The position is in the proposal phase and is expected to be awarded in early 2027. The successful candidate will be organized and detail-oriented, interested in developing expertise in personnel security operations, and able to work under the guidance of senior security professionals. A minimum Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility and an active IAT/IAM Level II certification are required. A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required, with alternatives available: an associate degree plus four years of additional relevant work experience, or six years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

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.
An active IAT/IAM Level II certification; examples include 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.
A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or 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.