Industrial Security Specialist, Staff (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Qualcomm

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Boulder, CO · San Diego Posted 18 days ago
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The Industrial Security Specialist Staff at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., based in San Diego, is a critical role within the Facilities & Security Group, focusing on managing day-to-day security operations for cleared programs and facilities to ensure compliance with government requirements. This position involves collaborating with management to improve security processes across personnel, physical, technical, and information systems, coordinating audits, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining records in government systems such as DISS and NBIS. The specialist will also contribute to the development of security education programs, investigate incidents, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize secure operations. Required qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance, extensive experience in U.S. Government security compliance, and proficiency with access control software like ProWatch.

Skills

ProWatch DISS NISS NBIS e-Apps ICD 705 32 CFR Part 117 SCIF COMSEC CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes Python PostgreSQL Mariadb GitLab Jenkins Ansible

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 and Intelligence Community Directives for cleared programs.
  • Coordinate government audits/inspections, track findings, and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage personnel security lifecycle activities and maintain records in government systems.
  • Contribute to the development of security education and awareness programs and training records.
  • Investigate and report security incidents, document findings, and notify stakeholders.
  • Travel domestically for security oversight at various sites and provide on-site support.
  • Maintain a COMSEC account and manage related responsibilities.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • 7+ years of progressive security experience supporting U.S. Government customers.
  • Experience operating a cleared security program and maintaining compliance with NISPOM and related requirements.
  • Knowledge of ICDs, SCIF/closed-area standards, and hands-on experience with personnel security processes.
  • Ability to conduct audits/inspections, manage findings, and ensure continuous compliance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for incident reporting and policy writing.

Market check

Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $121,250–$218,750.

Peer median band

$121,250–$218,750

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$143,812–$195,756

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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