Security Specialist- Forest, Mississippi

Date Posted:

2025-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

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 Forest, MS Security team is seeking a candidate to support the industrial security program. This is an entry level position for an individual with a security clearance interested in pursuing a career within the Raytheon Security department.

The Industrial Security Specialist will be working in the areas of document control, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) processing and overseeing, Personnel Security, Physical Security, and Communications Security (COMSEC). The candidate will interface with all levels of Raytheon personnel and government personnel to ensure contract security compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) and Department of Defense (DoD) program security requirements.

The position requires a self-motivated candidate who is capable of working self - guided. The candidate will support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in security processes and procedures such as, security self-inspections, security education and awareness training, investigation of security violations, classified document control, processing classified visits, and the facility physical security requirements, and Communications Security (COMSEC). Must possess a valid driver’s license.

What You Will Do

• Classified document control management
• Conduct inventories and accountability
• Process DoD Contract Classification Specifications (DD254)
• New Hire Orientation, Badge Processing; Visitor Control duties
• Conducting Security Clearance Indoctrination briefings
• Update and maintain Security personnel databases and maintaining data accuracy; updating and distributing access rosters
• Provide daily customer support—internal and external customers; processing security incident reports and updating databases

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires  an AA/AS degree  (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of  6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with (Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point, Excel)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Successful completion of the CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum--working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part117 (NISPOM)
• Experience managing all aspects of a classified document control; COMSEC Accounts, processing DoD Contract Classification Specifications (DD254s)
• Experience in Physical Security requirements to include collateral Closed Area and Restricted Area certification and management 
• Experience creating and conducting security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, and program-specific security briefings
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to display tact, discretion and diplomacy when interacting with employees and administration at all levels within the company

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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