Launch Security Operations Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Launch Security Operations Specialists at various skill levels to support critical national defense programs. This role involves overseeing security operations for launch activities, ensuring safety and compliance in high-stakes environments. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and a commitment to professional growth, this organization offers an engaging workplace with excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement and flexible schedules. Join a team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for advancement in a dynamic field.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• General understanding of launch operations and security systems.
• Working understanding of alarm notification processes and visitor control.

Responsibilities

• Provide security operations support for launch-related activities.
• Monitor and operate security and payload processing facility systems.

Skills

Launch range operations

Access Control Systems

Life Safety Systems

Alarm notification processes

Personnel security

Emergency Management

Anti-terrorism/Force Protection

Education

Entry-level knowledge of security operations

2 years relevant experience for LSOS-II

5 years relevant experience for LSOS-III

Job description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking multiple skill levels of Launch Security Operations Specialist. An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Launch Security Operations Specialist (LSOS) provides overall security operations support
for all Launch-related activities, to include SV transportation and processing, SV /L V integration,
launch base operations, monitoring and operation of security and payload processing facility
systems, and general security requirements and implementation. LSOS may require specialized
training. LSOS shall possess experience related to:
* Launch range operations and scheduling
* Launch Program Security
* Access Control Systems
* Life Safety and Mass Notification Systems
* Alarm and event notification processes
* Personnel security and Visitor Control processes (background investigations, badging,
security escorting)
Information systems security
* Physical security certification and accreditation
* Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures; mail screening systems and processes
* Government property accountability
* Emergency Management
* Support NRO launch security policy, including inter-agency/inter-IC working groups and
policy meetings/activities

Qualifications

LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL I (LSOS I)
The LSOS-I position is an entry-level specialist who possesses some knowledge of launch base
and facility systems, and security operations. LSOS-I shall possess the following minimum
qualifications:
General understanding of launch operations, computer-based security, life safety and
facility controls systems, security operations, and emergency response functions

LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL II (LSOS-II)
The LSOS-II position is a mid-level specialist who possesses a working knowledge oflaunch
operations, SV transportation, payload processing facility systems, and security operations with
only general supervision. LSOS-II contractors shall possess the following minimum
qualifications:
* 2 year relevant experience
* Working understanding oflaunch operations, computer-based security, life safety and
payload processing facility controls systems
* Working understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and
documentation
* Working understanding oflaunch security operations, visitor control processes, AT/FP
measures, Government property accountability, and emergency response functions

LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL III (LSOS-II)
The LSOS-III position is a senior-level specialist who possesses proven knowledge oflaunch
operations, SV transportation and payload processing facility systems, and security operations
without supervision. LSOS-III contractors shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
* 5 years relevant site experience
* Thorough understanding oflaunch base/range operations, computer-based security, life
safety and payload processing facility controls systems
Thorough understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and
documentation
* Thorough understanding oflaunch security operations, visitor control processes, AT/FP
measures, Government property accountability, and emergency response functions
* Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level I and Level II LSOSs

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph

Locations: Chantilly, VA, Cape Canaveral, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Vandenberg, AFB, or Colorado Springs, CO

The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $150,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

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