Security Specialist 3

United Launch Alliance; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is seeking a Security Specialist to support the ULA security program during launch operations. You will handle government and customer security requirements, investigations, incident response, and COMSEC/OPSEC responsibilities.

The role requires a DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility, a minimum of 4 years of related experience, and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with government and company regulations and policies through assessment reviews, self-inspections, administrative inquiries, physical security, and communications security activities.
• Supports the threat management team and conducts security investigations.
• Serves as a primary security interface to launch customers and mission integration team during prelaunch, launch, and postlaunch activities.
• Interprets and implements customer-specific security requirements and coordinates compliance across operations, mission partners, and facilities.
• Supports mission security requirements during launch campaigns, including badging, incident response, and secure area control.
• Provides day-to-day oversight of Contract Security Officer contractual requirements, to include staffing, incident reporting, and contract billing.
• Maintains relationships with base security and other government agencies.
• Supports information protection through OPSEC program, education, and physical controls.
• Supports COMSEC responsibilities including inventory, distribution, and destruction.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 2089

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world’s most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Security Specialist at ULA’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, this individual will support launch operations for the ULA security program. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensures compliance with government and company regulations and policies through assessment reviews, self-inspections, administrative inquiries, physical security, and communications security activities.
• Supports the threat management team and conducts security investigations
• Serves as a primary security interface to launch customers and mission integration team during prelaunch, launch, and postlaunch activities.
• Interprets and implements customerspecific security requirements and coordinates compliance across operations, mission partners, and facilities.
• Supports mission security requirements during launch campaigns, including badging, incident response, and secure area control.
• Provides daytoday oversight of Contract Security Officer contractual requirements, to include ensuring adequate staffing, incident reporting, and contract billing.
• Maintains relationships with base security and other government agencies.
• Supports information protection from unauthorized disclosures through development, implementation, and administration of the Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, Security Education & Awareness, procedures, and physical controls.
• Supports Site Security Lead with communications security (COMSEC) responsibilities, including inventory, distribution, and destruction in compliance with government requirements.
• Supports Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) physical security compliance, including testing, maintenance, anomaly investigations, and customer inspections.
• Support reviews of customer security documentation (SSPs, PPSs, DD254s, ICD705 annexes) and ensures alignment with ULA processes and launch site constraints.
• Supports the CCSFS ULA Crisis Management and Anti-Terrorism Programs, including emergency drill coordination, tabletop reviews, command media updates, and masscommunication system testing.
• Review and update Command Media.
• Provides support to other ULA sites on a regular basis, with approximately 10% travel.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience required.
  • An additional 4 years of directly related exempt work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Familiarity with security and emergency protocols, accesscontrol systems, and CCTV systems.
• Demonstrates outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of standard office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to represent company interests with minimal supervision and support a teamoriented work environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), ICD705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual.
• Experience supporting highpaced operational environments.
• Experience with NRO/USSF security requirements.
• Experience conducting classified customer operations or closedarea processing.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule", meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.