Associate Industrial Security Specialist
- US citizenship
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About the job
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Applicants will need to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
SciTec is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist for an agile, developing program executed from our Boulder, CO office. This role is responsible for providing security insight to program leadership, guidance to security team members regarding upcoming program events, and assisting in facility compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide general oversight of all assigned security requirements
- Review and maintain security documents and standard operating procedures
- Communicate security requirements to program leadership to enable successful program planning
- Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility
- Conduct periodic self-inspections and implement corrective actions
- Implement local media/document control policies and procedures
- Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Process and maintain accountability for classified documents and magnetic media
- Review and create Subcontractor DD254s
- Ensure the proper marking of all classified materials, adhering to handling and storage regulations
- Provide security briefings, training, and security education materials
- Liaison to government security representatives
- Coordinate with and support the local security team to maintain site compliance
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Active Secret DoD security clearance on start date with the ability to obtain a TS clearance
- 1 year of professional experience supporting a government contract in an industrial security role
- Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
- Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative, requiring minimal supervision
- Experience coordinating with and advising program managers, contracting, and program security officers on security requirements to ensure they are addressed, accurately captured, and DD254s are staffed and signed by applicable authorities
- Previous DoD Contractor experience
- Detail Oriented
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and climb ladders
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- 2+ years prior Industrial Security experience
- Knowledge of DoD 5200.01 V1-4, ICD 704, ICD 705, & 32 CFR Part 117
- Experience in managing NISS, DISS, SC and similar systems
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401K match.
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options.
- 80% company paid Dental insurance.
- 100% company paid Vision insurance.
- 100% company paid Life insurance.
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance.
- 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance.
- Short-term Disability insurance.
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan.
- Discretionary Performance Bonus.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay.
- Flexible Work Hours.
The pay range for this position is $57,000 - $74,000 year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vets/Disabled.
From SciTec's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Software that turns the data of missile warning satellites into warnings and tracks.
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