Security Governance & Compliance Specialist with Security Clearance

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Governance & Compliance Specialist to join a leading technology organization supporting highly regulated government programs in the Research Triangle Park, NC area. The Security Governance & Compliance Specialist will serve as a key resource for personnel security, industrial security compliance, and classified program support, ensuring adherence to federal security regulations and protecting sensitive information and facilities.

This is a long-term open-ended contract opportunity and the Security Governance & Compliance Specialist must be able to sit onsite in RTP NC 5 days a week. Responsibilities of the Security Governance & Compliance Specialist:
* Support and maintain industrial security, personnel security, and physical security programs in accordance with federal regulations and internal policies.

* Manage personnel security activities including clearance processing, onboarding, offboarding, investigations, fingerprinting, indoctrinations, debriefings, and visit requests.

* Conduct security briefings, citizenship verification activities, controlled area access management, and escort duties within secure facilities.

* Assist with classified information safeguarding, document control, media accountability, inventory management, and security incident reporting.

* Participate in security assessments, self-inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and vulnerability identification efforts.
Qualifications of the Security Governance & Compliance Specialist:
* Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred.

* Experience supporting personnel security functions, including clearance processing and utilizing systems such as DISS, NBIS, eApp, SWFT, NISS, or similar platforms.

* Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), SEAD guidance, and other government security requirements.

* Experience performing escort responsibilities and supporting secure or classified environments, including SCIF operations.

* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience; CDSE FSO training and CIPG/FSPG certifications are preferred.
Compensation for the Security Governance & Compliance Specialist includes:
* Salary range: $80,000-$105,000 annually

* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
This job opens for applications on 08/07/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  #LI-MM7 #LI-ONSITE