Senior Security 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

Overview

Senior Security Specialist

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $85,000 - 95,000.00*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS:Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist to support the HNI Enterprise, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• 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 ofemergency 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 Forceregulations 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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