Security Assistant

Location

Bedford, MA | United States

Job description

Security Assistant

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Security Assistant for the EPASS Contract provide security management to the Over-the-Horizon-Radar (OTHR) program , which is within the Battle Management Directorate located at Hanscom AFB, MA. The candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities.

The Homeland Defense Over ‐ the ‐ Horizon Radar provides the ability to detect targets that are obscured from conventional line ‐ of sight radar systems by the curvature of the earth (hundreds/thousands of kilometers beyond the radar horizon). It will replace expensive airborne early warning systems with less expensive ground ‐ based radars in support of Air Combat Command (ACC), NORADUSNORTHCOM (N ‐ NC), the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Homeland Defense (HLD), and Combatant Commanders with initial deployment in the north, south, east, and west mission sector regions.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: TBD

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Possess demonstrated knowledge of DoD security procedures, including classified transmission, protection of incoming mail, courier requirements, security incident reporting, and security violation sanctions.
• Command a full understanding and maintain current on all Operations Security (OPSEC) practices.
• Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required for all applicants.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Recommending, evaluating, maintaining, and/or operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
• Recommending and implementing policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
• Providing the following security support for controlled facilities
• Issue notices and continuous reminders to Program Office personnel regarding OPSEC practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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