Mid Special Security Technician

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 is seeking a Mid Special Security Technician supporting our USSPACECOM program in Colorado Springs, CO

Duties

• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure control of access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs); certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances / accesses; conducts SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, training on classified material / SSO-related material and topics; obtains signed nondisclosure agreements; and provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests for assigned military, Government and contractor personnel.
• Serves as a Controlled Access Program (CAP) security specialist for lifecycle program protection management for USSPACECOM and implements protocols to actively reduce the chances for espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material considered vital to command mission interests, national defense, or national security.
• Develops, implements, and integrates CAP program protection requirements supporting USSPACECOM essential program information, operations, technologies, and systems. As the CAP / Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Required (SAR) subject matter expert, provides detailed knowledge of DoD, IC, services, and mission partners' CAP / SAP / SAR policies, plans, and procedures. Recommends and executes "cradle to grave" security and program protection as it relates to USSPACECOM operations and equities.
• Trains and manages the daily development of associated personnel on individual CAP / SAP program protection requirements and processes as directed. Provides all CAP / SAP / SAR security operations, analysis decisions, and recommendations in appropriate formats to meet DoD and USSPACECOM requirements.
• Other duties may include but are not limited to: audits of classified material, inspections of classified material storage facilities / SCIFs / containers, and researching and preparing classified material-related policy and management recommendations, reports, and recommendations.

Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details

$110k-135k

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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