Security Specialist

peraton· Operations
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📍 Huntsville, AL, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

We are hiring a Security Specialist to provide technical security support to a DoD Project Office.  This position will be onsite in Huntsville, AL.

 

What you'll do:

  • Interpret, implement, and administer security policy; monitor personnel access quotas, program access requests, and conduct program indoctrinations and debriefings. 
  • Assist in the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary security functions to include INFOSEC, PERSEC, Physical Security, and OPSEC for a DoD Project Office. 
  • Assist in providing an effective Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program. 
  • Conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, pre-/post-foreign travel briefings, refresher briefings, and other briefings as needed. 
  • Assist with Classified Meeting preparation and support to include SVTC setup. 
  • Review, interpret, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs). 
  • Assign and update building badges as needed.
  • Ensure security policies and procedures are compliant with government, and customer requirements. 
  • Escort non-cleared personnel as needed. 
  • Identify deficiencies and implement best practices.
  • Interpret security doctrine and provide clear guidance to employees.
  • Prepare and ship classified packages IAW DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

 

  • Clearance:  Active Secret clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or in lieu of degree, 12 years of applicable experience with H.S. diploma. 
  • Experrience with Government security regulations, including NISPOM, and experience with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) processes.
  • Experience with security databases such as DISS, NBIS, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience with 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), and Program Classification Guides.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Security Specialist position at peraton located?
This Security Specialist role at peraton is based in Huntsville, AL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Security Specialist role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Security Specialist role in the Operations department at peraton.
Which team or department does the Security Specialist at peraton belong to?
This Security Specialist position is part of the Operations department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Security Specialist job at peraton posted?
This Security Specialist position at peraton was posted on May 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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