Security Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) in Layton, UT to lead and manage comprehensive security programs for national defense interests. You will advise leadership, oversee information, personnel, physical, and industrial security, and coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance.

The role requires DoD certifications, security clearance, and the ability to travel as needed, with a competitive federal salary range and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of information, personnel, physical, industrial, communications and operations security concepts and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal authority and SME on a multi-functional security program.
• Plan and manage a comprehensive security program to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Provide strategic and technical security advice to leadership.
• Collaborate with defense contractors and conduct compliance reviews of facilities and personnel security.

Skills

Information security concepts

Personnel security

Physical security

Industrial security

Operations security

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Education

SFPC certification

SAPPC certification

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - 75th Air Base Wing, on Hill AFB in Layton, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

2026 Salary Range ($89,508-$138,370) Yearly

Job Open Date 09/17/2026

Job Close Date 10/08/2026

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In this position you will serve as the principal authority and subject matter expert on a multi-functional security program, directing all matters involving the integrity, protection, use, dissemination, and authorized destruction of classified information in support of national security. In this capacity, they plan and manage a comprehensive security program to identify vulnerabilities, project deficiencies, and implement corrective actions, while providing strategic and technical security advice to all levels of leadership. Working as a core member of the security management team, they implement industrial security policies for highly classified programs, translating service-level security requirements into contractual commitments, collaborating closely with defense contractors, and conducting compliance reviews of contractor facilities, personnel security, and threat assessments. Additionally, the incumbent exercises independent judgment to control the information security program, advising the Commander/Director and staff on integrating national and service-level security policies into program management, conducting vulnerability assessments, and representing the unit at joint security conferences.

The security portfolio further encompasses the administration of personnel security, physical security, and operations security (OPSEC) programs. The incumbent establishes local procedures to process background investigations and security clearances for military and civilian personnel, carefully evaluating position sensitivity and access requirements while screening completed clearance packages for adverse or derogatory information. They also maintain critical liaison with local, state, federal, and Department of Defense agencies to secure facilities, recommending physical security hardware and advanced intrusion detection systems to control facility access. Finally, the incumbent designs and delivers initial, semi-annual, and annual security education and OPSEC training tailored to unit-specific operational risks, and conducts official inquiries into reported security incidents to determine if classified compromise or loss occurred, supporting subsequent investigations as required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.
• This position is a designated National Security Position.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of information, personnel, physical, industrial, communications and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security in these areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.