Senior Security Specialist

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Specialist supporting the Aerial Networks Division (HNA), within the USAF Cyber and Networks Directorate, located at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on visitor control and program security administration to ensure secure access to facilities.

The candidate must hold a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship, with extensive DoD experience and relevant certifications. The position is full-time and on-site at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five of which must be in the DoD.
• OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.
• Familiarity with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals, and instructions
• Familiarity with DISS (or successor system)
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
• Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format
• Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
• Must be able to identify classified documents/information and know proper safeguarding
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide visitor control and program security administration.
• Check identifications of all visitors and ensure sponsorship via DISS, successor system, or a local database.
• Determine visitor’s need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges and notify hosts of visitor arrivals
• Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, smart watches, tablets, etc.)
• Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items
• Receive packages from outside agencies and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures
• Check assigned personnel and ensured they have and are displaying authorized access badges
• Perform emergency procedures for bomb threats, active shooter, force protection, anti-terrorism, fire evacuation and other emergency situations
• Account for all logs, instructions, equipment and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled workday
• Assist with personnel security, information security and entry control functions.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Top Secret clearance

DoD experience

Security policy familiarity

DISS familiarity

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

15 years of directly related experience / DoD certifications

Job description

Overview

Senior Security Specialist

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $90,000 - $112,000 annually *

• depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret clearance required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Specialist supportting the Aerial Networks Division (HNA), which is within the USAF Cyber and Networks Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must be a US Citizen


• Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance


• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD


• OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD


• Familiarity with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals, and instructions


• Familiarity with DISS (or successor system)


• Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners


• Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format.


• Other requirements may include but are not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
  
  
  • Must be able to identify classified documents/information and know proper safeguarding
  
  
  • Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need


• Must be able to identify classified documents/information and know proper safeguarding


• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant

Responsibilities

The position provides visitor control and program security administration to include personnel and information security functions as needed to ensure visitors are greeted professionally and receive assistance as necessary for access to HN Directorate buildings and/or secure facilities. The position is responsible to the Information Protection (IP) lead for entry and circulation control and other administrative duties.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Check identification of all visitors and ensure all are sponsored and properly cleared via DISS, successor system, or a local database


• Determine visitor’s need to enter the building, log visitors in, issue visitor badges and notify hosts of visitor arrivals


• Ensure visitors are not introducing any prohibited items (cell phones, smart watches, tablets, etc.)


• Perform and/or assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items


• Receive packages from outside agencies (UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) and distribute in accordance with facility standard operating procedures


• Check assigned personnel and ensured they have and are displaying authorized access badges


• Perform emergency procedures for bomb threat, active shooter, force protection, anti-terrorism, fire evacuation and other emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedures checklists


• Account for all logs, instructions, equipment and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled workday


• Assist with personnel security, information security and entry control functions.

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