Security Specialist

KBR, Inc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Security Specialist to join the National Security Solutions team onsite. The role covers personnel, industrial, physical, information and EMSEC security across SCIFs, with responsibility for accreditation, SOPs, and incident response.

Qualified candidates have 5–10 years in security programs, a TS/SCI eligible clearance, and experience with ICD/EMSEC guidelines and SCIF operations. On-site role with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Familiarity with ICD 705, ICD 503, NISPOM and TEMPEST/EMSEC guidelines.
• Experience with SCIF security programs and access control.

Responsibilities

• Administer Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security, Information Security and EMSEC across SCIFs and spaces.
• Direct facility accreditation activities and ensure ICD compliance for SCIFs.
• Develop and enforce SOPs/EOPs for secure areas and manage SCIF alarm systems, CCTV, and access controls.
• Coordinate with authorities and conduct security briefings and OPSEC guidance.
• Lead internal security audits and track corrective actions.

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

DISS/SCINET knowledge

SCIF/Access control

Policy documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

SCINET

JPAS

TEMPEST

Job description

Title: Security Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role - protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a Security Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this position.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a full-time onsite Security Specialist supporting Space Force programs. The role spans Multiple Security Disciplines, duties and other relevant tasking as directed by the Government customer.

Job Description

• Multi-Discipline Security Oversight: Administer and manage all facets of Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security, Information Security, Emissions Security (EMSEC/TEMPEST), and Automated Information Systems Security across SCIFs, Closed Areas, and unclassified mission spaces.
• Accreditation & Facility Compliance: Direct Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), preconstruction activities, and TEMPEST checklists to secure ICD compliance and SCIF accreditations utilizing NISPOM, ICD 503, ICD 705, and DoD 5205.07 (M-1) guidance.
• Policy & Operations Documentation: Author, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for secure areas; continuously assess security processes to identify shortfalls and provide recommendations to enhance security posture. Manage and operate SCIF alarm systems, CCTV panels, locks/combinations, badges, entry control systems, daily Protected Distribution System (PDS) checks, safe/door combination updates, and unescorted/escorted access procedures.
• Clearance & Access Management: Utilize DISS, Scattered Castles, and SCINET to verify clearances, track billet justifications, create and process incoming/outgoing Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), and conduct SCI Indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Information & Media Control: Develop, virus-scan, and log classified hardware/media for 100% accountability; oversee classified document handling, shipping, and courier operations; serve as COMSEC Alternate.
• Audits & Self-Inspections: Conduct internal security audits and self-inspections for SCI security programs; track, report, and close out all corrective action items. Develop and present security briefings, initial/annual refresher courses, and Operations Security (OPSEC) guidance; train local guard forces on specific SCIF and Closed Area entry/response procedures.
• Threat Mitigation & Incident Response: Serve as the local liaison to the Insider Threat Program, Crisis Action Team, Space Force Security Forces, AFOSI, FBI, and first responders; coordinate inquiries, damage assessments, and reporting for security violations or classified spillages; process PED waivers.
• Executive Communication: Brief all levels of personnel - senior military officers, government leadership, and executive civilian leadership - on security policy, vulnerabilities, and threat risks. Manage/implement/support the following security disciplines: Personnel Security (PERSEC) & Nomination Processing Physical, Asset & Technical Security Industrial Security & DD Form 254 OPSEC, Program Protection & Compliance.

Desired Qualifications

• Certifications: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) certifications: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) Physical Security Certification (PSC) Basics in Industrial Security for the Government Security Specialist Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements for SCI/SAP Security & Clearance Databases: DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, JPAS, SIMS, CORE, Access Commander, eSecurity, HIRSCH, Lenel, Nitro+ DISS, NBIS, CV2, SIC, STE, vIPer, STU III, NIPR, SIPR, Guardian, LANDESK, McAfee Encryption, VPN, TopView.
• Space Force / Mission Experience: Direct familiarity with United States Space Force (USSF) or Space Systems Command (SSC) security architectures and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).
• Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Minimal Working Hours: Standard
• Required Qualifications: 5 to 10 years of relevant experience Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred. 6 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret with current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility (and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph if required).
• Experience: 5-10+ years of direct experience administering security programs in SCIF, SAP, or secure military environments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with ICD 705, ICD 503, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD 5205.07 series, and TEMPEST/EMSEC guidelines.
• Systems & Tools: Hands-on operational experience with DISS, Scattered Castles, SCINET, and integrated access control/intrusion detection systems (IDS/CCTV). Possession of DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) preferred.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Basic Compensation: $100 -125k The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
• Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Company Culture & Values

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.