Principal Security Assistant

Astrion • $90K — $120K *
Hill Afb, UT 84056In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen to apply
  • Top Secret clearance required and maintainable
  • Bachelor's degree required with extensive experience in relevant fields or substantial experience in the DoD
  • Understanding of counterintelligence threats is essential
  • Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security regulations is critical
  • Experience with classified systems and sensitive information handling is necessary
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide security assistant support as directed by security management
  • Manage collateral and SCI security programs
  • Assist with security oversight for the Air Force
  • Administer comprehensive security programs including OPSEC and COMSEC
  • Develop and maintain Security Classification Guides and SOPs
  • Support the development of Program Protection Plans
  • Conduct security inspections and compliance reviews.
  • Train personnel on security protocols and best practices.

Benefits

  • Full-time salary position
  • Robust security clearance management
  • Opportunity to support critical Air Force systems
  • Diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic environment
  • Collaborative work culture with military and contractor partners
  • Potential for involvement in high-stakes security operations.
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Overview

PRINCIPAL SECURITY ASSISTANT

WORK LOCATION: Hill AFB, UT

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Security Assistant to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah.

The ADE Division provides acquisition, sustainment, and technical expertise to support numerous Air Force systems, including Electronic Warfare, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, and many others across the USAF and joint service environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
  • Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
  • Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD,OR,
    • 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • Experience:
    • Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
    • Familiarity with DoD and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions
    • Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes
    • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Technical Skills:
    • SCIF Access Control & Management
    • DISS System Proficiency
    • DoD & Air Force Security Policy Compliance
    • Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) Operations
    • Classified Information Safeguarding
  • Interpersonal Skills:
    • Strong collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders
    • Ability to work in dynamic, high-pressure environments
    • Effective verbal and written communication
    • Professional discretion with sensitive information
  • Other requirements may include but are not limited to:
    • Must be willing to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility
    • Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
    • Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
    • Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Provide Security Assistant support under the direction of Government Security Managers and Security Administrators.
  • Support collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs.
  • Assist the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in execution of security oversight responsibilities.
  • Administer and maintain security programs involving information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection.
  • Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related security documentation.
  • Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation activities.
  • Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, review, coordination, and security requirements administration.
  • Process and manage personnel security actions utilizing DISS and other government security systems.
  • Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities.
  • Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information.
  • Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities.
  • Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel.
  • Support anti-terrorism and force protection requirements as directed.
  • Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success.


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