Security Specialist

Job Description

Day to Day –

Insight Global is seeking a Security Specialist that will join one of our software engineering clients. The Security Specialist will need to have deep expertise in facility security operations under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The ideal candidate will partner with a co-Security Specialist to provide strategic guidance, operational excellence, and thought leadership across all aspects of classified facility security. Experience supporting or operating within a proxy‑controlled organization is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities –

Serve as the subject matter expert for all NISPOM‑related facility security requirements, ensuring full compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community directives. Partner to manage the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Facility Security Program, including physical, personnel, and information security domains. Support classified facility accreditation processes, including SCIF/SAPF construction, modifications, inspections, and lifecycle management. Develop and refine security policies, standard operating procedures, and training programs for employees, leadership, and subcontractors. Support security incident investigations, reporting, corrective actions, and risk mitigation strategies. Maintain liaison and collaborative relationships with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), government customers, auditors, and senior executives. Provide thought leadership by advising on emerging security regulations, threat trends, and best practices affecting the enterprise. Support insider threat mitigation programs, access control processes, and visitor control functions. Conduct security audits, self-inspections, and readiness assessments, ensuring a high state of compliance and operational security.

Skills and Requirements

Must Haves –

10+ years of Industrial Security, Facility Security or relation national security related experience Experience managing secure facilities, establishing secure accounts, classified programs, and accreditation processes Expert-level knowledge of NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and associated facility security regulations. Experience leading complex security initiatives, influence cross‑functional teams, and brief senior leadership. Experience in a proxy‑controlled organization or Special Security Agreement (SSA) environment is a strong plus. Plusses:

Active DoD security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Experience developing enterprise-level security strategies and risk‑based frameworks.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].