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# Principal Security Specialist - Tucson, AZ

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Software, SAP (Applications), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-842--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-842/Principal-Security-Specialist---Tucson--AZ_01874002

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

 * Experience Administering security procedures
 * Experience with Microsoft Products

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Previous experience as a security professional supporting SAP and/or SCI programs.
 * Related training with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) including.
 * Have a TS clearance or be able to obtain one

## Description

Special Programs Security Professionals work with customers and the government on security requirements for proprietary programs as well as providing guidance and support to employees working on such activities, helping them stay abreast of changes and updates in requirements. As the Principal Security Specialist, you will perform a wide variety of tasks as part of the Special Programs Security team.

What You Will Do

 * Administering the security procedures (NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, and JSIG), as they relate to operating in a classified environment for: personnel processing, media control, marking and control of documents / materials, security education, visitor control, destruction of classified materials.
 * Implement local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, and proprietary test plans utilizing risk management guidelines.
 * Oversee specialized procedures for the transmission of classified and/or proprietary material/information.
 * Conduct and/or participate in internal reviews and/or Government inspections.
 * Investigate security infractions/violations and prepare reports specifying the potential for loss or compromise and the associated risk to the program(s).
 * This position may require travel on company business and program support after normal business hours.


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