Security Assistant

McBride; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dentalinsurance

Healthinsurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referralprogram

Job summary

McBride Consulting seeks a Security Assistant to support the C3C/KR division of the USAF. The role is full-time at Hanscom AFB, MA, requiring TS clearance and DoD experience. Responsibilities include safeguarding SCI programs, managing secure facilities, and processing security documentation.

Applicants must be a US citizen with a BA/BS and 7 years of relevant experience (3 in DoD). Travel 10% and onsite work are expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance must be maintained.
• BA/BS degree required.
• 7 years in relevant discipline; 3 in DoD.

Responsibilities

• Provide security support for collateral and SCI programs.
• Manage secure facilities, spaces, and meetings.
• Assist with PHYSEC and INFOSEC activities and compliance.
• Process and maintain classified mail and records.
• Review Visitor Access Requests (VARs) and access docs.
• Review classification markings and distribution statements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, DD Form 254s, OPSEC, and emergency plans.
• Verify clearances and access before granting access to classified information.
• Support security inspections, self-assessments, and action tracking.
• Support secure VTCs and classified meeting execution.
• Conduct entry/exit inspections and assist anti-terrorism measures.
• Deliver security training and briefings; maintain materials.
• Provide administrative security support as directed.

Skills

Security Management

PHYSEC

INFOSEC

CUI Handling

VAR Processing

PERSEC

OPSEC

DD Form 254

Security Documentation

Clearance Coordination

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for aSecurity Assistantsupporting the C3C / Kessel Run (KR) Division within the United States Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Directorate.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Must have be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education:BA/BS

Years’ experience:7 years of experience in respective technical/professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD

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

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

Additional Information

Location:Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 10%

Onsite

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.