Security Specialist Operations and Integration

Space Systems Command; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Space Systems Command, part of the U.S. Space Force, seeks a Security Specialist, Operations and Integration at Cape Canaveral to support the NH-0080-03 mission. You will safeguard national security information and lead SAP security, classification, and incidents while coordinating with government and contractor teams. The role offers telework eligibility and requires Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of program protection, physical, information, industrial, personnel, and operations security concepts.
• Experience with SAP security and safeguards for sensitive programs.
• Familiarity with DoD/USAF acquisition practices and contracting requirements.
• Ability to lead security programs and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard sensitive information, systems, facilities, personnel, and mission assets.
• Provide expert technical advice on SAP security, classification, and incidents.
• Lead inspections, training, and oversight activities for security program.
• Collaborate with program offices, engineers, mission partners, and the broader security enterprise.

Skills

Program protection concepts

Security program development

Interagency collaboration

Threat assessment

Job description

Security Specialist Operations and Integration

Key Responsibilities

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90173 - $139398/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.