Industrial Security Specialist Top Secret Clearance Required

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Industrial Security Specialist Staff

Position Summary:

The Industrial Security Specialist Staff manages day-to-day security operations for cleared programs and facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable government requirements. This role supports personnel/physical/technical/AIS security processes and serves as a key security liaison to internal customers. This role will be required to work independently and as part of a larger security team that resides in San Diego.

• Collaborate with management improvements to the security program across personnel, physical, technical, and information systems security for cleared operations.
• Ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Intelligence Community Directives (e.g., ICD 705), and cognizant security agency guidance.
• Coordinate government audits/inspections and self‑inspections; track findings, implement corrective actions, and sustain an inspection‑ready posture.
• Collaborate with San Diego Security POCs for tasks related to personnel security lifecycle activities (eligibility, indoctrination, debriefing, access/badging, visit/access control) and maintain records in government systems (e.g., DISS, NISS, NBIS, e‑Apps).
• Collaborate with management classified facility build‑outs and operations (e.g., SCIF/closed areas), including coordination with stakeholders and accreditation/validation activities.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security education and awareness programs (e.g., Insider Threat, OPSEC, annual refresher training) and maintain required training records.
• Investigate and report security incidents, document findings, notifications, and preventive actions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership and cross‑functional teams to scale secure operations, optimize processes, and support organizational growth.
• Travel to domestic sites to provide security oversight and assist on‑site personnel.
• Able to respond to Security issues 24/7.
• Ability to change combinations, and process document control transfers (DTO).
• Manage COMSEC account.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active U.S. Government security clearance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Ability to work full‑time, on‑site in a cleared facility environment.
• 7+ years of progressive security experience supporting U.S. Government customers.
• Demonstrated experience operating a cleared security program and maintaining compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and related government security requirements.
• Knowledge of ICDs and SCIF/closed‑area standards (including ICD 705 concepts).
• Hands‑on experience with personnel security processes and government security systems (e.g., DISS, NISS, NBIS, e‑Apps or equivalents).
• Hands‑on experience with Pro Watch – access control system.
• Experience conducting audits/inspections and managing findings, corrective actions, and continuous compliance activities.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, lead complex security initiatives and maintain frequent communication with management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including incident reporting, policy/SOP/SPP/CONOPS writing, and customer/government engagement.
• Working knowledge with access control software programs such as Pro Watch.

• Experience supporting all facets of an Industrial Security Program.
• Experience with document and media control/DTO duties.
• Experience with SCIF/secure room buildouts and supporting accreditation/validation activities.
• Demonstrated success scaling security operations in high‑paced environment with management located off‑site.

$45.70 - $68.54 per hour. The salary range reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code and location. Additional compensation may include a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.