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Senior Industrial Security Specialist

Arlington, Virginia Job ID JR2026516881 Category Security & Fire Protection Services Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 01, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to join the team in Arlington, VA. 

The security professional will perform as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), leveraging extensive experience with systems such as Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Scattered Castles, Security Information Management System (SIMS), and other records repositories to directly enable classified program success.

The Industrial Security Specialist will be skilled at delivering initial and recurring briefings on critical program information, classification marking, safeguarding and destruction, Operations Security (OPSEC), physical and communications security while being adept at facilitating and supporting classified meetings, managing personnel and classified-material records to ensure data integrity, conducting inventories and reconciliation for accountability, and developing Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and procedures for handling, storing, and transporting proprietary materials.

If you’re a collaborative problem-solver who thrives coordinating across security teams, engineering, senior leadership, and United States (US) Government customers to secure approvals and resolve complex security challenges, this role offers high visibility, real impact, and opportunities to grow your expertise in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Execute internal security controls through compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure adherence to government and company regulations/requirements

  • Identify security deficiencies, develop, and implement corrective action plans

  • Support and facilitate classified meetings and briefings with senior leaders

  • Communicate assessment and investigation results to security management and customers

  • Conduct administrative inquiries on personnel, processes, and situations per established procedures to determine non-compliance scope

  • Perform Communication Security (COMSEC) duties including inventory, distribution, and destruction in compliance with government regulations

  • Protect government, intellectual property, third-party, and company information from unauthorized disclosures

  • Develop, implement, and administer operational security programs, security education, procedures, and physical controls for large and/or complex programs

  • Lead and perform personnel security team activities to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses for complex customer requirements

  • Establish and implement security awareness training and education programs to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel

  • Perform physical security duties within Boeing facilities to ensure compliance with company and government regulations

  • Participate, as requested, in enterprise Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

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

  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Programs

  • Ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent military experience

  • 10+ years of experience in Industrial Security supporting the intelligence community and Department of War

  • 5+ years of experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives in the Defense and/or Aerospace environment

  • 5+ years of experience communicating with internal and external customers

  • 5+ years of experience in government and/or industrial security programs

  • Experience with Microsoft office suite

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 is 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 health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $119,000 - $161,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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