Provide physical and information security support for classified programs and facilities at Hanscom AFB. Duties include managing secure spaces, handling classified material and visitor access, verifying clearances, supporting INFOSEC/PHYSEC/OPSEC activities, maintaining security documentation and procedures, assisting with inspections and training, and supporting secure VTC and classified meeting execution.
McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Security Assistant supporting the C3C / Kessel Run (KR) Division within the United States Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Directorate.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
Responsibilities:
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide security support for collateral programs and, when required, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.
- Support the management and operation of secure facilities, secure spaces, and classified meeting environments.
- Assist with Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Information Security (INFOSEC) activities, ensuring compliance with applicable DoD and Air Force security requirements.
- Prepare, process, receive, distribute, and maintain accountability of classified mail, packages, and associated records.
- Process and review Visitor Access Requests (VARs), visit certifications, and access eligibility documentation.
- Review documentation for public release and verify proper Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), classification markings, and distribution statements.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), DD Form 254s, OPSEC plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other security documentation.
- Verify personnel clearances and access authorizations prior to granting access to classified information and facilities.
- Assist with security inspections, self-assessments, Management Internal Control Toolset activities, and corrective action tracking.
- Support secure video teleconferencing systems, secure space projects, and classified meeting execution.
- Conduct entry and exit inspections and support anti-terrorism and force protection measures as directed.
- Support security education and awareness programs through briefings, presentations, and training materials.
- Perform administrative security support functions as directed by the Information Protection Lead and Contractor Site Lead.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: BA/BS
Years’ experience: 7 years of experience in respective technical/professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD
- Secure room and secure facility management
- Physical Security (PHYSEC)
- Information Security (INFOSEC)
- Classified material control and accountability
- Visitor Access Request (VAR) processing
- Personnel Security (PERSEC) support
- Operations Security (OPSEC)
- Security documentation and DD Form 254 administration
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling and marking requirements
- Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC/VTC) support
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deliver security briefings and training
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple security tasks simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate with Government, military, and contractor personnel
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 10%
Onsite
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental
insurance
- Health
insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional
development assistance
- Referral
program
- Vision
insurance
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