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Astrion · 14 hours ago

Facility Security Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Facility Security Engineer to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves providing multi-disciplined security support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities, ensuring compliance with security protocols and managing security clearances.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

705 Security Compliance Management: implementation, management, and continuous monitoring of security controls within our Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring strict adherence to Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and related standards

Clearance management for the full lifecycle of security clearances for Program cleared personnel. This includes processing initial applications, conducting periodic reinvestigations, and ensuring all cleared individuals are compliant with government regulations

Implementing and managing tempest accreditation and maintaining countermeasures against compromising emanations from electronic equipment. This involves applying shielding, filtering, and masking techniques to prevent the unauthorized interception of sensitive data, in accordance with national and NATO standards

Attend meetings as required in support of Program/Unit activities

Prepare/present briefings, graphics, and visuals for/to leadership as required in support of Program/Unit activities

Prepare security paperwork (e.g., Visit Certifications, Program Access Requests (PARs), and SAP indoctrination agreements, SAP Nomination Process (SAPNP) Questionnaire, etc.)

Assist in access control and perform escort duties for visitors in support of Program/Unit activities

Answer telephones and other modes of administrative communications in the performance of duties supporting Program/Unit activities

Perform self-inspections; identify security discrepancies, and report security incidents

Support security inspections; identify security discrepancies, assist in report preparation

Perform courier responsibilities for classified information within the local area

Control program media and information within SCI or SAP guidelines

Use updated Security Classification Guide (SCG), or other source documents, to perform classification reviews on all SAP documentation ensuring proper derivative classification on all SAP documents encountered during performance of duties

Populate and update security databases (e.g., suspense tracking, personnel access, facility, POA&Ms, etc.) in the performance of duties assigned

Act as the Government SAP Security Officer when required

Develop and maintain accreditation documents like Construction Security Plans (CSP) and Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC)

Classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence

Assist in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondence

Processing inbound and outbound classified mail and receipt records

Perform destruction of classified materials

Process magnetic media for accountability

Reproduction support for classified materials

Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control

Assist in the processing of inbound data and outbound data transfer files

Transfer electronic data files to internal customers

Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing

Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound visit notices

Escort facility visitors and maintains associated logs

Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges Conduct entry and exit inspections

Assist in the maintenance of facility access control entry systems, to include visitor control

Perform data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information

Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element

Follow and enforce the customer’s Standard Operating Procedures

Provide support for security awareness and education programs

Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the COR or Government Security Representative

Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions

Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry

Implement Top Secret Control for accountable material and associated correspondence

Prepare and/or process inbound and outbound classified mail, faxes, courier packages and receipts

Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility

Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires

Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS), and/or SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access

Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintain all customer sponsored personnel access information current

Perform indoctrinations

Develop and implement security plans for AFSPC operations, test & evaluation, and deployment activities

Interface with Intelligence/Counterintelligence organizations to provide support to unit activities

Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Team Members

Perform additional duties within the security realm as required to support the customer (Security Manager, Antiterrorism, COMSEC briefed individual, etc.)

Assist with management of alarm systems (inspections, troubleshooting, after-hours alarm response, etc)

Develop and maintain physical security documents such as FFCs, CSPs, MSPs, and TEMPEST checklist/addendum

Qualification

SCIF accreditationSAP program experienceICD 705 knowledgeTEMPEST standardsPersonnel security managementNISPOM familiarityMicrosoft OfficeSecurity policy knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10-12 years total experience, including minimum 5 - 7 years' experience with SCI or SAP programs

Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience with SAP programs

Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining physical security program

In-depth knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and its technical specifications for the design, construction, and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)

Familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and 32 CFR Part 117

Experience with personnel security, including managing SCI indoctrination, processing clearances, and conducting security briefings

Knowledge of procedures for handling and protecting classified material

A thorough understanding of TEMPEST (Telecommunications Electronics Material Protected from Emanating Spurious Transmissions) standards and countermeasures to prevent compromising emanations

Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs, DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents

Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Active Top Secret / SCI clearance desired. Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility is required. Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years)

Certifications: Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training within six months of starting on contract

SIMS database familiarity or complete training within six months of starting on contract

Must complete JPAS training within six months of starting on contract

Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training within six months of starting on contract

ICD 705 training/industry certification

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision

Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)