Senior Security Specialist

Astrion•Bedford, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support the HNI Enterprise within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. This full-time, salaried position provides visitor control and program security administration, including personnel and information security functions, to support access to HN Directorate buildings and secure facilities. The position is responsible to the Information Protection (IP) lead for entry and circulation control and related administrative duties. The role also supports day-to-day management of secure facilities, physical access controls, visitor databases, intrusion detection systems, self-inspection programs, emergency procedures, alarms, and classified meetings. For renovation projects, the specialist manages secure facility builds as a Site Security Manager, oversees facility design and construction security requirements, and produces required security documentation. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and offers an annual salary range of $85,000–$95,000, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Requirements

Top Secret clearance required.
Familiarity with security policies and manuals and applicable DoD and Air Force directives, manuals, and instructions.
Familiarity with DISS or a successor system.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and interact effectively with DoD personnel, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners.
Ability to convey information accurately in writing and verbally.
Willingness to adapt to a contingency schedule in unusual emergencies or critical mission-support situations, if required by the unit.
Ability to identify classified documents and information and safeguard them properly.
Completion of required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for security assistants.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF shielding.
Willingness to adapt to a contingency schedule in unusual emergencies or critical mission-support situations, if required by the unit.
Ability to identify classified documents and information and safeguard them properly.
Completion of required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for security assistants.

Responsibilities

Check visitor identification and verify sponsorship and clearance through DISS, a successor system, or a local database.
Determine visitors’ need to enter, log visitors, issue badges, and notify hosts of arrivals.
Ensure visitors do not bring prohibited items into the facility, and assist government employees with inspecting bags and hand-carried items.
Receive packages from outside agencies and distribute them according to facility standard operating procedures.
Check that assigned personnel have and display authorized access badges.
Carry out emergency procedures for events such as bomb threats, active shooters, force protection, anti-terrorism, and fire evacuations, following emergency procedure checklists.
Account for logs, instructions, equipment, and badges at the beginning and end of each scheduled workday.
Assist with personnel security, information security, and entry control functions.
Develop facility Standard Operating Procedures and an Emergency Action Plan.
Manage physical access controls, visitor control databases, and the intrusion detection system.
Manage the secure facility self-inspection program and day-to-day security operations.
Perform opening and closing duties and assist with end-of-duty-day security checks.
Assist with alarm activities, including setting and testing alarms, coordinating maintenance, and updating alarm response letters and related administrative support.
Respond to after-hours emergency alarms.
Assist with classified meetings and associated support requirements.
Provide general Information Protection functional support to the HN PAE Staff as needed.
Manage secure facility builds as a Site Security Manager for renovation projects.
Oversee secure facility design and construction and implement necessary security requirements and escort procedures.
Produce secure facility build documentation, including a Construction Security Plan, Fixed Facility Checklist, TEMPEST Checklist, and Pre-Construction Checklist.