Senior Information Protection Specialist

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

Job summary

Apogee Engineering is seeking a Senior Information Protection Specialist to serve as the technical expert for IP and acquisition security programs supporting DoD and classified USAF programs at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. This on-site role manages rigorous security disciplines and coordination across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate brings active TS clearance, SPED certification or equivalent, and 10+ years of DoD experience, with preferred 15+ years.

Qualifications

• US citizen at minimum
• Active Top Secret clearance required
• SPED Security Fundamentals Professional certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant DoD experience, five (5) of which supporting DoD
• Preferred: Master’s degree with fifteen (15) or more years of DoD experience, five (5) in DoD

Responsibilities

• Administer security programs for acquisition activities including Top Secret/SCI and SAP.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams across security disciplines.
• Serve as SSR for SCIF: vet visitor clearances and manage access.
• Track SCIF training for 200+ personnel to ensure compliance.
• Support ULTRA program: revised SCG and presented updates at PMR.
• Deliver day-to-day technical security services across complex portfolios.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Top Secret clearance

SPED certification

Security program management

ten+ years DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

JPAS

AFRIMS

DTS

RMIS

SOCCER

Suspense Systems

Job description

Job ID

2026-2048

Location

US-OH-Wright Patterson AFB

Senior Information Protection Specialist

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 citizen

Clearance: 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 hire

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Years 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, Ohio

On-site: This is a full-time on-site opportunity

Travel: Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required