Security Specialist

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

60d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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. KBR is seeking a Security Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this position. KBR is seeking a full-time onsite Security Specialist supporting Space Force programs. The role spans Multiple Security Disciplines, duties and other relevant tasking as directed by the Government customer.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred. 6 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
Active Top Secret with current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility (and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph if required).
5-10+ years of direct experience administering security programs in SCIF, SAP, or secure military environments.
Demonstrated proficiency with ICD 705, ICD 503, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD 5205.07 series, and TEMPEST/EMSEC guidelines.
Hands-on operational experience with DISS, Scattered Castles, SCINET, and integrated access control/intrusion detection systems (IDS/CCTV).

Nice To Haves

Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) certifications: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), Physical Security Certification (PSC), Basics in Industrial Security for the Government Security Specialist, Special Access Program Personnel Official (SPO), ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements for SCI/SAP
Security & Clearance Databases: DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, JPAS, SIMS, CORE, Access Commander, eSecurity, HIRSCH, Lenel, Nitro+ DISS, NBIS, CV2, SIC, STE, vIPer, STU III, NIPR, SIPR, Guardian, LANDESK, McAfee Encryption, VPN, TopView.
Direct familiarity with United States Space Force (USSF) or Space Systems Command (SSC) security architectures and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).
Possession of DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Develop, virus-scan, and log classified hardware/media for 100% accountability; oversee classified document handling, shipping, and courier operations; serve as COMSEC Alternate.
Conduct internal security audits and self-inspections for SCI security programs; track, report, and close out all corrective action items.
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.
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.
Brief all levels of personnel—including senior military officers, government leadership, and executive civilian leadership—on security policy, vulnerabilities, and threat risks.
Manage/implement/support the following security disciplines: Personnel Security (PERSEC) & Nomination Processing, Physical, Asset & Technical Security, Industrial Security & DD Form 254, OPSEC, Program Protection & Compliance.