Security Specialist

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Enterprise Resilience and Protection (ERP) Division provides quality leadership, services and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets as well as enhance operational efficiency for the Corporation.

The selected individual will be working as a Security Specialist II/III. The Security Specialist will ensure successful security and safety programs are in place by implementing programs for protecting classified and unclassified sensitive information in accordance with corporate and governmental policies and directives. Performs specialized duties in one or more security disciplines.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• The Security Specialist will primarily support the Collateral, SCI, and SAP Security Programs at our contractor facility located at Colorado Springs, CO.
• Plan, coordinate, and support onsite meetings and conference events.
• Prepare visit clearance requests and Common Access Card (CAC) applications, and facilitate military installation access for visitors without military identification
• Administer and ensure compliance with company and government regulations, policies, and procedures for the protection of personnel, information, and assets
• Supports core security operations, including processing personnel security clearances, managing incoming and outgoing visit requests, producing employee, tenant, and visitor badges, conducting security indoctrinations and debriefings, and maintaining corporate and government security databases.
• Design, implement, and deliver security training, briefings, and education programs.
• Provide security support to assigned groups and additional office locations as required.
• Assist the Cognizant Program Security Officer (CPSO) and Cognizant Security Staff Officer (CSSO) functions as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Security Specialist II:

• 3 or more years of relevant SCI and SAP Security experience with High School Diploma.
• Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP accesses. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph may be required.
• Working knowledge of badge management, visitor control, and facility protection protocols
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills to produce professional training and awareness products, policy/procedure documents and to effectively communicate with all levels of management and customers (internal/external). 
• Ability to build trust and foster open communications with peers and internal/external customers. 
• Occasional after-hours alarm response is a requirement (Overtime eligible)

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Security Specialist III include:

• 5 or more years of relevant SCI and SAP Security experience with High School Diploma.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you had one or more of these:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college.
• Current TS/SCI with adjudicated CI polygraph.
• Prior FSO or CSSO experience
• Working knowledge of JADE, DISS, e-QIP, NISS, SIMS, or C/CURE systems
• Experience with the DoDM 5205.07, DoDM 5105.21, and the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) series.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$30.80 - $46.20

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.