AECOM

Senior Secure Spaces Architect

AECOM$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 8+ years of professional architectural experience or equivalent experience/education
  • Active Registered Architect (RA) license
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Master's degree in Architecture preferred
  • 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years designing secure Federal facilities
  • ICD-705 training certificate completed within the last 5 years
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community clients

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design of secure facilities including SCIFs, SAPFs, and classified environments
  • Translate mission needs and threat profiles into compliant building layouts
  • Balance stringent security requirements with adaptable design solutions
  • Serve as a technical advisor to Federal clients and Accrediting Officials
  • Support Construction Surveillance Plans (CSPs) and accreditation documentation
  • Integrate requirements related to physical security systems and secure zones
  • Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant design solutions

Benefits

  • Opportunity for flexible work location across multiple major U.S. cities
  • Engagement in high-impact projects for Federal and Intelligence Community clients
  • Potential for professional growth through mentorship and collaboration
  • Involvement in strategic business development and proposal efforts
  • Participation in a culture focused on technical excellence
Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Secure Spaces Architect to lead the planning and design of highly secure, mission-critical facilities for Federal and Intelligence Community clients. This role is well-suited for a licensed architect who brings deep technical expertise, design leadership, and confidence navigating complex security requirements.

This position may be based in Denver, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Seattle, Columbus, or Cleveland, with flexibility for other AECOM locations.

As an emerging subject matter expert, you will serve as both a project leader and trusted internal resource-helping elevate best practices and expand AECOM's secure facilities portfolio.

What You'll Do

Secure Architecture & Planning
  • Lead the architectural design of secure facilities, including SCIFs, SAPFs, and classified environments, in compliance with ICD-705, UFCs, DoD, and agency-specific standards
  • Translate mission needs and threat profiles into compliant, functional building layouts and secure adjacencies
  • Balance stringent security requirements with adaptable, high-performance design solutions

Technical Leadership & Accreditation Support
  • Serve as a technical advisor to Federal clients and Accrediting Officials
  • Support Construction Surveillance Plans (CSPs), accreditation documentation, and secure design reviews
  • Integrate requirements related to physical security systems, secure zones, RF shielding, acoustics, and TEMPEST

Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated, compliant design solutions
  • Lead client meetings, design charrettes, technical workshops, and internal reviews
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

Strategic Growth
  • Support Federal business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship development
  • Share expertise across the firm to strengthen secure design standards and delivery

What Sets You Apart
  • Strong command of secure facility workflows, risk-driven design, and Federal project delivery
  • Proven experience leading complex architectural efforts with senior Federal stakeholders
  • Deep familiarity with ICD-705, UFC 4-010-05, and accreditation processes
  • Ability to lead with authority while navigating evolving security and mission requirements


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 8+ years of professional architectural experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Active Registered Architect (RA) license
  • U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Architecture
  • 12+ years experience, including 5+ years designing secure Federal facilities
  • ICD-705 training certificate (completed within the last 5 years)
  • Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community clients
  • Active or recent Secret, TS, or TS/SCI clearance
  • Certifications such as Certified SCIF Designer or PSP
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM tools
  • Experience integrating sustainability and energy efficiency in secure environments


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available, now or in the future
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to Federal contract requirements

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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