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Security Specialist - Top Secret with Security Clearance

King, NC • On-site

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$75K - $95K/yr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Piper Companies is hiring a Security Specialist - Top Secret for a leading technology organization located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC. The Security Specialist - Top Secret will support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and security team with personnel security, physical security, and classified program administration. The Security Specialist - Top Secret is a contract position requiring onsite support 5 days per week in RTP, NC. Responsibilities of the Security Specialist - Top Secret: • Support the FSO and AFSOs with personnel security, classified program administration, and compliance activities • Initiate and process security clearances, perform indoctrinations, debriefings, onboarding, offboarding, and program briefings • Conduct personnel escort duties for SCIF construction projects, facility enhancements, and controlled access areas • Manage visit requests, badging, training, and administrative security functions while maintaining compliance with NISPOM and ICD requirements • Utilize DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SWFT, NISS, and related systems to support personnel security operations • Assist with physical security inspections, self-assessments, security audits, and safeguarding classified information Requirements of the Security Specialist - Top Secret: • 1+ years of experience supporting personnel security, industrial security, physical security, or classified program environments • Active Top Secret Security Clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred • Experience with personnel security processing, including DISS and clearance administration • Experience supporting physical security operations, escorting personnel, and working within SCIF or controlled environments • Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD requirements, and government security compliance standards preferred • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience Compensation for the Security Specialist - Top Secret: • $75,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law This job opens for applications on 9/8/ 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Security Specialist, Top Secret Clearance, Personnel Security, DISS, Clearance Processing, SCIF, Escorting, Physical Security, Industrial Security, NISPOM, ICD, Security Administration, NBIS, SWFT, RTP #ONSITE #LI-EM1

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