Security Specialist III — Launch Security & Compliance

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

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.