Security & Access Control Specialist — DoD (Secret)

Astrion; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support the HN Enterprise at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role involves visitor control and program security administration to ensure proper access to buildings and secure facilities.

You will work under the Information Protection lead, perform entry control duties, screen visitors, manage badges, and assist with personnel and information security tasks while maintaining government standards and safeguarding sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals, and instructions.
• Familiarity with DISS (or successor system).
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and interact with DoD personnel and partners.
• Able to convey information clearly in written and verbal form.
• Willing to adapt to contingency schedules if required.
• Identify classified documents and ensure proper safeguarding.
• Complete required security training per DoD/AF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Check identification of all visitors and ensure sponsorship and clearance via DISS or local database.
• Determine visitor needs, log visitors, issue badges, and notify hosts of arrivals.
• Ensure visitors do not bring prohibited items (cell phones, smart watches, tablets, etc.).
• Inspect bags and hand-carried items as needed.
• Receive packages and distribute per SOPs.
• Verify personnel have authorized access badges.
• Perform emergency procedures for bomb threats, active shooter, and other incidents.
• Account for all logs, instructions, equipment and badges daily.
• Assist with personnel security, information security and entry control.

Skills

Security policy manuals

DISS familiarity

Clear communication

Contingency scheduling

Classified information handling

Security training

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support the HN Enterprise at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role involves visitor control and program security administration to ensure proper access to buildings and secure facilities.

You will work under the Information Protection lead, perform entry control duties, screen visitors, manage badges, and assist with personnel and information security tasks while maintaining government standards and safeguarding sensitive information.