CAP/SAP Security Specialist — SCI & TS Expert

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Mid Special Security Technician to support USSPACECOM in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on SCI/SCIF access control, visitor clearances, and security briefings, under the guidance of the SSO.

The candidate will function as a CAP security specialist for lifecycle protection, ensuring DoD and USSPACECOM policy compliance, and training personnel on program protection requirements. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and at least eight years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure control of access to SCI and SCIFs, certify SCI visitor clearances, and conduct SCI security briefings and indoctrinations.
• Serve as a CAP security specialist for lifecycle program protection management for USSPACECOM, implementing protocols to reduce espionage and unauthorized disclosure risk.
• Develop, implement, and integrate CAP/SAP/SAR program protection requirements supporting USSPACECOM operations, acting as a subject‑matter expert on CAP/SAP/SAR policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Amentum seeks a Mid Special Security Technician to support USSPACECOM in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on SCI/SCIF access control, visitor clearances, and security briefings, under the guidance of the SSO.

The candidate will function as a CAP security specialist for lifecycle protection, ensuring DoD and USSPACECOM policy compliance, and training personnel on program protection requirements. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph are required.