Industrial Security Lead – Installation Security and Program Protection

LOCATION: Huntsville, ALJOB STATUS: Full-TimeCLEARANCE: Active Top Secret required (SCI Eligible)

Astrion is seeking an experienced Industrial Security Lead – Installation Security & Program Protection to support critical national defense and space programs in Huntsville, AL. This role will provide direct security and program protection support for mission systems, acquisition programs, and emerging technologies across the Defense and Space communities.

The selected candidate will serve as a key advisor supporting Program Protection Planning (PPP), acquisition security, industrial security operations, and mission assurance activities. This position requires a strong understanding of Department of Defense security requirements, program protection planning, classified program support, and base-level security operations. The ideal candidate will possess experience integrating security requirements across program offices, contractors, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure protection of critical technologies, information, and mission capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD, USSF, USAF, or related federal organizations in industrial security, program protection, acquisition security, or mission assurance roles.
• BA or BS degree. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with current investigation.
• Experience supporting classified programs and secure facility operations in accordance with DoD and IC security requirements.
• Knowledge of Program Protection Planning (PPP), Critical Program Information (CPI), base level security, and acquisition security processes.
• Experience supporting base-level or installation security operations, including personnel security, physical security, and classified material control.
• Familiarity with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5200.44, DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1–4, NISPOM, and related security directives.
• Experience coordinating with government program offices, contractors, security managers, and engineering teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience developing, reviewing, or updating Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Technology Assessment & Control Plans (TA/CPs), or Anti-Tamper Plans. .
• Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP), SCI programs, or controlled access environments.
• Experience conducting contractor assessments, site visits, or security compliance evaluations.
• Understanding of acquisition lifecycle security and systems engineering integration.
• Experience supporting System Security Working Groups (SSWG) or acquisition review boards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support industrial security, program protection, and mission assurance activities for critical defense and space acquisition programs.
• Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs) in accordance with DoD policies and directives.
• Evaluate acquisition documentation with program security and Critical Program Information (CPI) protection requirements.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks to mission systems, technologies, and sensitive information.
• Support base-level security operations including personnel security, classified visit coordination, secure facility compliance, and physical security requirements.
• Conduct security assessments, contractor site visits, and compliance reviews to evaluate implementation of security controls and protection measures.
• Support System Security Working Groups (SSWG), program reviews, and acquisition security meetings through coordination, documentation, and action tracking.
• Analyze evolving threats, policy updates, and security directives to determine impacts to acquisition and mission systems.
• Develop written assessments, executive briefings, and security recommendations for program leadership and government customers.
• Maintain security documentation repositories, tracking matrices, and reporting tools supporting enterprise mission assurance and program protection efforts.

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