Security Specialist

KBR; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Security Specialist to support Space Force programs onsite. The role spans multiple security disciplines including PERSEC, Physical, Industrial, and Information Security, EMSEC/TEMPEST, and computer security across SCIFs and mission spaces.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required; 5–10+ years of security program experience in SCIF/SAP environments is preferred. Proficiency with DISS, Scattered Castles and SCINET is expected.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant security experience.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Proficiency with ICD 705, ICD 503 and NISPOM guidelines.
• Experience in SCIF/SAP security environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage personnel, physical, and information security for SCIFs.
• Oversee EMSEC/ TEMPEST compliance and accreditation activities.
• Develop SOPs/EOPs and conduct security training and briefings.
• Coordinate with Space Force/AFOSI/FBI for investigations and audits.
• Operate security systems and manage access control, CCTV, and alarms.

Skills

Clear communication

Security program management

Threat assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

SCINET

JADE

JPAS

SIMS

CORE

Access Commander

eSecurity

LENEL

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—including 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/SAPSecurity & 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 -125kThe 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.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.