Security Specialist Operations and Integration.

Space Systems Command; Florida; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Security Specialist, Operations and Integration to support NH-0080-03 GS-12/13 equivalent. You will guard SAP security, classification management, and information protection across multi‑discipline teams, enabling secure mission execution for national security space launches.

You will lead security program development, provide expert guidance to government and contractor partners, oversee inspections, and coordinate with program offices

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of program protection, physical, information, and personnel security concepts.
• Experience in SAP security, classification management, and security investigations.
• Ability to lead blended government-contractor security programs and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard SAP information, systems, facilities, and personnel in a dynamic environment.
• Provide expert technical advice and lead in security program development.
• Coordinate with program offices, engineers, and mission partners to ensure compliance.

Skills

Security program mgmt

Top-Secret/SCI clearance

Security incidents

Contract security oversight

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida is searching for a Security Specialist, Operations and Integration to support the Systems Delta 80/SZ unit (NH-0080-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Our Mission

The Systems Delta 80 unit is on a mission to deliver and sustain the launch, range, and emerging servicing, mobility, and logistics capabilities that enable the U.S. to place national security payloads into orbit and support operations after launch. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in defending our nation and its allies against emerging threats.

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Information Protection Security professional to serve as an NH-03 Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) supporting the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Operations Integration Directorate. In this critical role, you will help safeguard some of the organization's most sensitive information, systems, facilities, personnel, and mission assets in an increasingly complex and evolving threat environment. You will provide expert technical advice and hands‑on leadership across Special Access Program (SAP) security, classification management, security incidents and violations, education and awareness, inspections, access management, and contractor security oversight. This is an opportunity to build, improve, and lead a mission‑enabling security program in a fast‑paced stand‑up organization. You will apply innovative, risk‑based solutions; integrate security across multiple disciplines; lead and develop a blended government‑contractor team; and work closely with program offices, engineers, mission partners, and the broader United States Space Force security enterprise.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Expert knowledge of program protection, physical, system, information, industrial, personnel, operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organization's missions, functions, and structure to ensure effective implementation of oversight of special programs security concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of government contractual practices and requirements for development and purchase of USAF acquisition programs and/or supporting programs/projects. Must be familiar with Defense Industrial Base security organization, operations, and management practices.
• Ability in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the Delta Commander.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget‑related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Security Certification Coding: SFPC: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification required within 2 years of EOD.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.

Qualifications

The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.