Security Assistant

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Security Assistant at Hanscom AFB, MA to support collateral and SCI programs. The role requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a US citizenship, and a Bachelor’s degree. You will help manage secure facilities, handle classified materials, and coordinate security documentation.

Ideally, candidates have DoD experience (7+ years with 3 years in DoD) and familiarity with PHYSEC, INFOSEC, and OPSEC processes to ensure compliance with DoD/Air Force standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7 years of directly related experience with 3 years in a DoD setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide security support for collateral programs and SCI programs.
• Support the management and operation of secure facilities and spaces.
• Assist with PHYSEC and INFOSEC activities, ensuring DoD and Air Force requirements are met.
• Prepare, process, receive, and maintain accountability of classified mail and records.
• Review VARs and access eligibility documentation.

Skills

US citizen

TS with SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security management

INFOSEC

PHYSEC

OPSEC

SOPs & DD Form 254

CUI handling

Job description

Overview

Security Assistant

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret required at time of hire

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Years of experience: 7 years of directly related experience with 3 years in a DoD setting
• Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
• Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.

Technical Skills

• Secure room and secure facility management
• Physical Security (PHYSEC)
• Information Security (INFOSEC)
• Classified material control and accountability
• Visitor Access Request (VAR) processing
• Personnel Security (PERSEC) support
• Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Security documentation and DD Form 254 administration
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling and marking requirements
• Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC/VTC) support

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver security briefings and training
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple security tasks simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate with Government, military, and contractor personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide security support for collateral programs and, when required, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.
• Support the management and operation of secure facilities, secure spaces, and classified meeting environments.
• Assist with Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Information Security (INFOSEC) activities, ensuring compliance with applicable DoD and Air Force security requirements.
• Prepare, process, receive, distribute, and maintain accountability of classified mail, packages, and associated records.
• Process and review Visitor Access Requests (VARs), visit certifications, and access eligibility documentation.
• Review documentation for public release and verify proper Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), classification markings, and distribution statements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), DD Form 254s, OPSEC plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other security documentation.
• Verify personnel clearances and access authorizations prior to granting access to classified information and facilities.
• Assist with security inspections, self-assessments, Management Internal Control Toolset activities, and corrective action tracking.
• Support secure video teleconferencing systems, secure space projects, and classified meeting execution.
• Conduct entry and exit inspections and support anti-terrorism and force protection measures as directed.
• Support security education and awareness programs through briefings, presentations, and training materials.
• Perform administrative security support functions as directed by the Information Protection Lead and Contractor Site Lead.

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