Research Security Compliance Specialist - 529144

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $69K - $89K 💻 Compliance 🗓️ April 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Research Security Compliance Specialist. The role involves processing and managing security clearances for researchers, safeguarding classified information, and ensuring security protocols integrate with the university's research systems.

Highlights

Manage security clearances, including background checks and fingerprinting, for university researchers.
Secure classified documents, data, and equipment through access control and storage protocols.
Ensure compliance with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security management software such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS) required.
Pay range from $68,500 to $89,100 (Salaried E11).
Bachelor's degree with two years experience or a master's degree is required.
Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret-level security clearance.
Preferred qualifications include active Secret clearance, three years in industrial security or compliance, and experience with NISPOM and ICD 705 compliance.
Knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling and familiarity with DoD and Intelligence Community security standards preferred.
Position supports the Office for Research Security and Export Controls at the University of Alabama.