Security Specialist - Top Secret

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

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