Senior Information Protection Specialist

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks a Senior Information Protection Specialist to act as the technical expert for IP and acquisition security programs supporting major DoD and classified USAF initiatives. The role is on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.

The incumbent will manage SCIF operations, oversee security training for 200+ personnel, and provide day-to-day technical security services across a complex defense portfolio while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with active Top Secret clearance.
• Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional (SPED/SEP) or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ten+ years of relevant experience, five+ years supporting DoD programs.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer IP, security, and OPSEC programs including SSAs up to Top Secret/SCI and SAP.
• Provide security guidance to integrated teams across security disciplines.
• Serve as Special Security Representative (SSR) for the SCIF and manage visitor clearance and access.

Skills

Information protection

SCIF operations

DoD programs

Security training

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

JPAS

AFRIMS

Job description

Overview

Apogee Engineering is seeking a full-time Senior Information Protection Specialist.

This position will serve as the technical expert for multiple specialized Information Protection (IP) and acquisition security programs supporting major DoD and classified/highly sensitive USAF defense acquisition and intelligence programs. The selected incumbent will assist with providing a wide range of security management, analytical, technical and support services for programs managed by AFLCMC/WI Directorate, AFLCMC/WIN Division, and specific ISR programs.

This is a full-time position located on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and OPSEC programs for assigned acquisition activities/systems, including support up to Top Secret/SCI and SAP.
• Provide security guidance and technical assistance to integrated process teams across all security disciplines.
• Serve as Special Security Representative (SSR) for the SCIF: vet visitor clearances, manage visitor access and open/close procedures, issue SSR appointment letters, and deliver SSR training to newly assigned government SSRs.
• Manage and track annual SCIF security training for 200+ personnel to ensure compliance.
• Supported the ULTRA program: led 50% rewrite of the Security Classification Guide (SCG), provided security clarifications across four working sessions, and presented major security updates at the Program Management Review (MacDill AFB) to support deployment.
• Provide day-to-day technical security services for a complex acquisition portfolio, implementing and adjusting information, personnel, physical, and industrial security countermeasures as threats evolve.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory security requirements and recommend/implement changes to mitigate emerging risks.
• Maintain newcomer onboarding and security databases; perform in-processing and out-processing.
• Maintain an active JPAS account and verify personnel security clearances; process, review for accuracy, and track personnel security investigation requests.
• Prepare and coordinate security briefings, technical materials, and meeting support for the Directorate and stakeholders.
• Record, monitor, and drive closure of security program action items, suspenses, and processes.
• Coordinate DD Form 254 (DoD contract security classification) activities and maintain security program documentation.
• Assist personnel with CONUS and OCONUS travel clearance and training requirements.
• Establish and maintain AFRIMS file plans and support electronic records/file management.
• Produce security-related spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Conduct physical security inspections of classified facilities, process facility setup/modification paperwork, and operate the complex's access control system.
• Verify credentials and access paperwork, issue identity badges, grant authorized access, and enforce strict access control procedures to maintain zero-defect standards.
• Maintain SCI coordination meetings, agendas, and related administrative support.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance:Must have an active Top Secret level clearance

Certification: Security Professional Education (SPED) Security Fundamentals Professional certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hireEducation: Bachelor's Degree or equivalentYears of Experience: Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree

Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD

Additional Experience:

• Government Travel Card (GTC)
• Defense Travel System (DTS)
• Resource Management Information System (RMIS)
• Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS)
• Senior Officer Communication and Coordination Electronic Resource (SOCCER)
• Suspense Systems

Additional Information:Location:Work is performed at Wright-Patterson AFB located in Dayton, OhioOn-site: This is a full-time on-site opportunity

Travel: Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required