Principal Specialist, Security - Goleta, CA

Date Posted:

2025-01-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Principal Security specialist support the following areas: clearance processing, visit certifications, document control, and physical security, including alarm response for Open Storage Areas. You will make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information. You will be a self started with minimal supervision with the ability to solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity. You must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, driven environment

What You Will Do

• Administer security clearance briefings to employees who are granted a security clearance
• Debrief Personnel upon notification of Retirement/Termination
• Continuously evaluate compliance of personnel security activities with security requirements
• Conduct security self-inspections, program security reviews, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements
• Administer day-to-day security programs, personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.
• Analyze security issues/problems and provide focused solutions

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with the requirements of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

 Qualifications We Prefer

• Able to perform well in fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Great attention to detail
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented
• Team player
• Experience with Microsoft products

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is not eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation –
• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benef