Senior DoD Security & Access Specialist

Astrion; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support Hanson Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on visitor control, program security, and information protection, reporting to IP lead. You will coordinate with DoD personnel and industry partners to safeguard facilities and information.

Responsibilities include verifying IDs, issuing badges, inspecting items, handling security checks, and supporting emergency procedures in line with DoD and Air Force regulations. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with security policy manuals and DoD/AF directives.
• Familiarity with DISS (or successor system).
• Able to convey information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Adapt to contingency schedules for mission needs.
• Identify classified information and apply safeguarding practices.
• Complete required DoD/Air Force security training.

Responsibilities

• Provide visitor control and program security administration.
• Check visitor identifications and sponsor status via DISS or local system.
• Log visitors, issue badges, and notify hosts of arrivals.
• Ensure prohibited items are not brought into facilities.
• Inspect bags and hand-carried items as needed.
• Receive and distribute packages per SOPs.
• Verify personnel access badges and clearance.
• Execute emergency procedures for security-related events.

Skills

Security policy familiarity

DISS familiarity

Communication skills

Ability to work with DoD personnel

Contingency scheduling adaptability

Classified documents handling

Security training completion

Tools

DISS system

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support Hanson Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on visitor control, program security, and information protection, reporting to IP lead. You will coordinate with DoD personnel and industry partners to safeguard facilities and information.

Responsibilities include verifying IDs, issuing badges, inspecting items, handling security checks, and supporting emergency procedures in line with DoD and Air Force regulations. Secret clearance is required.