Facility Security Engineer

Overview

Facility Security Engineer —
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

JOB STATUS: Full-time

SALARY: 120,

CLEARANCE: Top Secret with SCI and Special Access Program Eligibility

TRAVEL: 10%

Astrion is seeking a Facility Security Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Facility Security Engineer will provide multi-disciplined security support to a customer’s facility and organization. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This support shall provide multi-disciplinary security support, including specialized analytical/program protection support, while being responsive and flexible in dynamic, evolving security situations. This individual may also be appointed and act as the Government SAP Security Officer when needed.

In addition, the Facility Security Engineer will be responsible for the below:

• 705 Security Compliance Management: implementation, management, and continuous monitoring of security controls within our Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring strict adherence to Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and related standards.
• Clearance management for the full lifecycle of security clearances for program-cleared personnel. This includes processing initial applications, conducting periodic reinvestigations, and ensuring all cleared individuals are compliant with government regulations.
• Implementing and managing TEMPEST accreditation and maintaining countermeasures against compromising emanations from electronic equipment. This involves applying shielding, filtering, and masking techniques to prevent the unauthorized interception of sensitive data, in accordance with national and NATO standards.

This position requires a deep understanding of government security protocols and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of security in a dynamic and challenging environment.

• 10-12 years total experience, including minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience with SCI or SAP programs.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience with SAP programs
• Minimum 3 years’ experience maintaining physical security program
• In-depth knowledge of ICD 705 and its technical specifications for the design, construction, and accreditation of SCIFs
• This includes experience with the development of accreditation documents like the Construction Security Plan (CSP) and Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC)
• Familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and 32 CFR Part 117
• Experience with personnel security, including managing SCI indoctrination, processing clearances, and conducting security briefings
• Knowledge of procedures for handling and protecting classified material
• A thorough understanding of TEMPEST standards and countermeasures to prevent compromising emanations
• This includes knowledge of RF shielding, Red/Black signal separation, and grounding and bonding practices.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs, DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance desired. Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility is required. Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years)
• Certifications:
  • Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training within six months of starting on contract
  • SIMS database familiarity or complete training within six months of starting on contract
  • Must complete JPAS training within six months of starting on contract
  • Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training within six months of starting on contract
  • ICD 705 training/industry certification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft…