Special Security Representative (SSR)

KBR, Inc; Niwot (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a full-time onsite Special Security Representative at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility to oversee security across SCIFs and closed areas supporting Space Force programs.

The role encompasses SCI management, TEMPEST/EMSEC, personnel clearance verification, incident response, and liaison duties with Government customers. A TS/SCI eligible background and 3–5+ years of security program experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 3–5+ years in security programs (SCIF/SAP/secure military).
• Proficiency with ICD 705, ICD 503, NISPOM, DoD 5205.07, TEMPEST/EMSEC.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel, physical, information, and emissions security across SCIFs and closed areas.
• Manage accreditation, checklists, and TEMPEST compliance to ICD requirements.
• Operate SCIF security systems, access controls, and visitor programs.
• Coordinate with government customers and other agencies on security matters.

Skills

Security clearance

SCIF security

TEMPEST/EMSEC

Access control

Incident response

Audits & inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

SCINET

IDS/CCTV

Job description

Special Security Representative (SSR) Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a full time onsite Boulder Ground Innovation Facility Special Security Representative (BGIF SSR) responsible for total security oversight across SCIF, and closed-area facilities supporting Space Force programs. The role spans SCI management, physical/TEMPEST compliance, personnel clearance verification, incident response, liaison duties and other relevant tasking as directed by the Government customer.

• Multi-Discipline Security Oversight: Administer and manage all facets of Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security, Information Security, Emissions Security (EMSEC/TEMPEST), and Automated Information Systems Security across SCIFs, Closed Areas, and unclassified mission spaces.
• Accreditation & Facility Compliance: Direct Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), preconstruction activities, and TEMPEST checklists to secure ICD compliance and SCIF accreditations utilizing NISPOM, ICD 503, ICD 705, and DoD 5205.07 (M-1) guidance.
• Policy & Operations Documentation: Author, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for secure areas; continuously assess security processes to identify shortfalls and provide recommendations to enhance security posture.
• Access Control & Physical Security: Manage and operate SCIF alarm systems, CCTV panels, locks/combinations, badges, entry control systems, daily Protected Distribution System (PDS) checks, safe/door combination updates, and unescorted/escorted access procedures.
• Clearance & Access Management: Utilize DISS, Scattered Castles, and SCINET to verify clearances, track billet justifications, create and process incoming/outgoing Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), and conduct SCI Indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Information & Media Control: Develop, virus-scan, and log classified hardware/media for 100% accountability; oversee classified document handling, shipping, and courier operations; serve as COMSEC Alternate.
• Audits & Self-Inspections: Conduct internal security audits and self-inspections for SCI security programs; track, report, and close out all corrective action items.
• Training & Guard Force Instruction: Develop and present security briefings, initial/annual refresher courses, and Operations Security (OPSEC) guidance; train local guard forces on specific SCIF and Closed Area entry/response procedures.
• Threat Mitigation & Incident Response: Serve as the local liaison to the Insider Threat Program, Crisis Action Team, Space Force Security Forces, AFOSI, FBI, and first responders; coordinate inquiries, damage assessments, and reporting for security violations or classified spillages; process PED waivers.
• Executive Communication: Brief all levels of personnel—including senior military officers, government leadership, and executive civilian leadership—on security policy, vulnerabilities, and threat risks.

Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret with current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility (and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph if required).
• Experience: 3–5+ years of direct experience administering security programs in SCIF, SAP, or secure military environments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with ICD 705, ICD 503, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD 5205.07 series, and TEMPEST/EMSEC guidelines.
• Systems & Tools: Hands-on operational experience with DISS, Scattered Castles, SCINET, and integrated access control/intrusion detection systems (IDS/CCTV).
• Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
• Possession of DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) preferred.

Desired Requirements:

• Certifications: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) certifications, such as Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), or Physical Security Certification (PSC).
• Space Force / Mission Experience: Direct familiarity with United States Space Force (USSF) or Space Systems Command (SSC) security architectures and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).
• Technical: Security Skills Prior training or formal certification in TEMPEST/EMSEC fundamentals.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 (onsite, 5 days/week)

Basic Compensation: $100- 125k The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.