Security Specialist

Parallax Advanced Research • Beavercreek, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Security Specialist is critical to ensuring the effective protection and management of highly sensitive information, technologies, and operations within the department. It provides oversight of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security requirements, ensuring classified programs remain compliant with established policies and security standards. The role supports the development and implementation of safeguarding measures, access controls, and security policies that protect mission-critical capabilities while enabling personnel to effectively support sensitive programs. It also coordinates with stakeholders to ensure secure facility identification, accreditation, and compliance requirements are met before classified activities occur. Additionally, the position contributes to security governance through policy development, training, guidance, and support of compliance inspections, helping strengthen security processes and overall operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience supporting classified security programs.
• Experience supporting or managing security programs involving classified information, including Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), or similar controlled environments.
• Knowledge of security policies, procedures, and regulations governing the protection of classified information, access control, and secure facility accreditation.
• Experience supporting security compliance reviews, inspections, or program security activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and provide security guidance to personnel.
• Active U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance level required to access classified information

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience supporting classified security programs.
• Experience supporting or managing security programs involving classified information, including Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), or similar controlled environments.
• Knowledge of security policies, procedures, and regulations governing the protection of classified information, access control, and secure facility accreditation.
• Experience supporting security compliance reviews, inspections, or program security activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and provide security guidance to personnel.
• Active U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance level required to access classified information

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage security requirements for sensitive programs, including Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and security standards while safeguarding classified information, technologies, and operations.
• Develop, interpret, and implement security policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure consistent application of security requirements across programs and facilities, while supporting organizational security governance.
• Coordinate secure facility identification, accreditation, and compliance activities to ensure facilities meet required standards prior to processing, storing, or discussing classified information.
• Support and participate in compliance reviews, inspections, and risk mitigation efforts to ensure security programs meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Provide security training, guidance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure awareness of security policies, promote best practices, and support mission requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level