Security Specialist/AFSO

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR seeks a Security Specialist/AFSO for our Colorado Springs, CO site. The role supports the National Security Solutions team, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and related directives while protecting classified information and personnel.

The position requires an active Secret clearance with potential TS/SCI upgrade and involves on-site work with multi-program security operations and training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• 3–5+ years of security experience.
• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred).
• CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course completed.
• Thorough knowledge of NISPOM and related security directives.
• Experience using DISS, SWFT and NISS systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the FSO to maintain a comprehensive security program.
• Administer day-to-day security operations for Colorado Springs facility and offsite locations.
• Provide security training for new hires and special briefings.
• Manage SEAD-3 reporting and foreign travel-related actions.
• Oversee COMSEC accounts and secure communications equipment.
• Maintain security records and initiate required mitigations.
• Interface with government program security officers and prime/subcontractors.

Skills

Security awareness

Communication skills

Training delivery

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

DISS

SWFT

NISS

LENEL access control

Job description

Security Specialist/AFSO

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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.

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 Security Specialist/Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to a Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is required.

This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring a self-sustaining qualified security professional for SCI and collateral activities. The primary mission is to mitigate risk and promote the safety and security of company personnel and assets.

The Security Specialist/AFSO will assist the site FSO with the implementation and execution of security processes necessary to protect classified information with strict adherence to 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other applicable Executive Orders (EO) and Department of Defense (DoD) manuals and regulations.

The member will interface with government agencies, prime and subcontractor companies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements for the supported programs.

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at two designated KBR facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the FSO in establishing, maintaining, updating, and operating a comprehensive security program with strict compliance with US government and company security policies, processes, and procedures.


• Administer the day-to-day security operations of the Colorado Springs facility industrial security program with oversight from the FSO, as well as multiple offsite locations, to include but not limited to:


• Providing initial security training for new hires, special access briefings (ex: North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] initial/annual briefs), courier training, annual refresher briefings and debriefings for departing team members.


• Tracking and appropriate reporting of Security Executive Agent Directive 3 (SEAD-3) requirements (ex: pre/post foreign travel).


• Supporting the physical security of the facility; badging, perimeter checks, signage, visitor and visit request processing, access control and onsite security activities. Able to be the primary response to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions.


• Oversee and assist with classified meetings, coordinating with meeting host(s) and local administrative team.


• Maintaining/initiating personnel security records and clearances for collateral and SCI related programs by using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) system and eApplication (eAPP).


• Assist in conducting self-inspections/team member interviews and apply necessary mitigations.


• Interface with company program managers/leads and develop/maintain liaisons with US government program security officers.


• Aiding the FSO with the review and issuance of prime/subcontract DD Form 254s, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications.


• Be the Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Manager which will entail maintaining secure equipment (i.e., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, enforcing compliance with COMSEC standards and related requirements, provide training and security education to personnel in COMSEC operating procedures and the use of related equipment, conduct inspections, and other COMSEC related support and oversight.


• Lead security container custodian: manage access and document control/accountability, verify classified shipping addresses in the National Industrial Security System (NISS), provide training, ship, and receive classified material, aid with classification guidance to team members.


• Submit and maintain SCI nomination packages and billet rosters.


• Thoroughly investigate potential security incidents/violations and report it to the FSO.


• Other tasks and duties, as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Security clearance requirement: Active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI.


• 3 - 5+ years of experience as a Security Professional


• Associate's degree (additional relative experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of degree).


• Certificate of completion of the DCSA/Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) course FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities.


• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM and other national level security directives.


• Demonstrated expertise utilizing DISS, SWFT, and NISS.


• Adept of current Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)/National Security Agency (NSA) security policy, procedures, and reviews.


• Capable of climbing ladders to conduct physical security checks and lifting large packages for shipping.


• Can interpret company and government security policies and apply them to security operations.


• Skilled in multi-tasking in a variety of complex and in-depth tasks.


• Customer/team oriented and able to function with limited supervision.


• Ability to work well under pressure, possess good problem-solving and communication skills, and be able to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.


• Proficient briefer capable of training large numbers of personnel.


• Highly organized and have advanced oral and written communication skills, strong computer skills in MS Suite.


• Ability to work independently or in group settings.


• Critically analyze situations and use good judgement to solve complex and in-depth tasks.


• Maintain and update security databases (i.e., Security Information Management [SIMS], internal data repository, Lenel access control system).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of cybersecurity, specifically knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements.


• Familiarity with SIMS and Distributed Information Security (INFOSEC) Accounting System (DIAS) security software


• Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition.


• Relevant industry recognized certification


• Basic knowledge of DoDM 5105.21 Volumes 1-3, ICDs


• Awareness of DCSA accredited Open Storage Areas (formerly known as Closed Areas).


• Bachelor's Degree.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be a self-starter with initiative to work independently and interact with personnel and government customer(s)


• Ability to work with limited direction and handle multiple projects on short timelines.


• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a fast-paced multi-compartmented work environment.


• Capability to prepare reports and briefings.


• Experience with DISS, SWFT and NISS.


• TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours/week.

Basic Compensation:

$73,000.00 - 95,000.00/year.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match


• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• AD&D


• flexible spending account


• disability


• paid time off


• flexible work schedule


• professional training and development

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 of team’s philosophy and foster 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.