Area Security Officer (ASO)

Purpose and Impact Area Security Specialists will provides a full range of physical and personnel security support to a government customer in a dynamic and challenging environment. Area security specialists will respond to security requirements focused on security support, maintenance of appropriate contract relationships, and daily support, policy guidance and coordination for personnel supporting customer missions and operating in customer facilities. Required Qualifications Knowledge of basic office automation tool suites (MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Familiarity with security and cover relationships consistent varying classification level of contracts Knowledge of ICD 704 and 705 and applicable Working knowledge of badging systems Experience with processing special badge requests (ID cards and photo badges) Hands-on knowledge with trouble shooting vaults and access control issues Desired Qualifications Three to five years of experience with customer security support Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal and classified information Three to five years of experience with trouble shooting vaults and access control issues Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment Five years of experience with processing special badge requests (ID cards and photo badges) Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (or additional 2+ years equivalent experience) 2 years’ experience serving as a Company Security Officer (CSO) Must possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance at time of application Desired Experience 5 years of experience providing security support 1 year experience in customer space 2+ years of adjudication experience Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Security Clearance Required Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at time of application Minimum Education Degree or equivalent (additional 2 years of related security experience) Minimum Years of Experience 2 years Other Responsibilities Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Compensation Details $165,000-$175,000 Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting 10/22/2026 - 10/29/2026 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Accommodation Request If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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