Senior Security Specialist — DoD Visitor & Access Control

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

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support the Aerial Networks Division (HNA) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on visitor control, personnel and information security, and coordination with the IP lead to ensure secure access to facilities.

The candidate must possess a Top Secret clearance, be a US citizen, and meet DoD experience and education requirements: a Bachelor's degree with 12 years in the field (5 in DoD) or 15 years with certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 years in the field, 5 in DoD; or 15 years with certifications.
• Familiarity with security policy/manuals and DoD/Air Force directives.
• Able to work in dynamic environments with DoD/military personnel and industry partners.
• Able to convey information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Visitor control and program security administration.
• Check IDs and sponsor visitors via DISS or local systems.
• Issue visitor badges and notify hosts of arrivals.
• Ensure prohibited items are not brought in.
• Assist with inspecting bags and hand-carried items.
• Receive and distribute packages per SOPs.
• Verify access badges are displayed by personnel.
• Assist with security and entry-control functions.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Security policy familiarity

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

15 years of directly related DoD experience (with proper certifications)

Tools

DISS (or successor)

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support the Aerial Networks Division (HNA) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on visitor control, personnel and information security, and coordination with the IP lead to ensure secure access to facilities.

The candidate must possess a Top Secret clearance, be a US citizen, and meet DoD experience and education requirements: a Bachelor's degree with 12 years in the field (5 in DoD) or 15 years with certifications.