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Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Apr 2026
💰 $122,100/yr($83,300/yr$122,100/yr)

About the role

Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Security Specialist to join our team in Herndon, VA.

This position will directly support a Program Security team within a growing business environment.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Conducts assigned Internal Security Controls through performance of compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements

  • Assists less experienced personnel with Internal Security Control

  • Conducts Administrative Inquiries on personnel, processes and situations in accordance with established operating procedures to determine level and scope of non-compliance with government and company regulations/requirements

  • Assists Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) with program security related duties

  • Protects government, intellectual, third party and company information from unauthorized disclosures through development, implementation and administration of an Operational Security program, security education, procedures and physical controls to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements on less complex programs

  • Leads and performs Personnel Security team and/or processes (works with databases, reviews files, conducts interviews, submittals to customers and schedules briefings) to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses for standard customer requirements

  • Processes PSQs (Pre-Screen Questionnaires) and SF86s

  • Maintains knowledge and understanding of Program Access Request (PAR) submission process

  • Conducts security awareness training and education program (e.g., briefings, bulletins and visual reminders) to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information

  • Performs Physical Security duties and responsibilities within Boeing facilities (e.g., complete fixed/closed facility checklists/survey areas, review and approve facility drawings for new or remodeled classified areas) to ensure compliance with company and government regulations/requirements

  • Performs Sub-Contractor Management (e.g., providing contractual requirements and direction, site assistance visits and reviews) to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements

  • Participates, as requested, on enterprise Integrated Product Team (IPT) sub or task teams

  • Assists less experienced personnel with Administrative Inquiries

  • Exhibits proficiency with Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Joint Access Database Environment (JADE), and Security Information Management Systems (SIMS)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or have you been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

  • 3+ years of experience with personnel security administration, physical security, communications security and/or other programmatic security-related field

  • 3+ years of experience working in one or a combination of the following domains: NISP, SAP and/or SCI

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or higher or military experience

  • Experience working with the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM) Experience working with DoD Manual 5205.07 and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)

  • Experience working with Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including

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