Security Specialist

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Security Specialist (NH-0080-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the AFSC\SW\SWZ\SWZA located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days

Salary Range ($92,841 - $143,523) Yearly including locality pay

Job Open Date 6/26/2026

Job Close Date 7/10/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

Security & Intelligence Specialist: Protect Our Nation's Most Critical Assets!

Are you a highly disciplined security professional ready to defend the nation's most sensitive programs against modern adversarial threats? We are seeking a Security Specialist to join our elite Security and Intelligence Operations Branch.

In this vital, multi-disciplinary role, you will stand as the ultimate shield protecting our organization from espionage, terrorism, and the unauthorized compromise of information. Operating at the intersection of security and intelligence, you will safeguard the personnel, facilities, and data that enable our software engineering teams to develop and sustain war-winning capabilities in a secure, impenetrable environment.

What You Will Accomplish:

As a core contributor to our security and intelligence operations team, your daily focus will be on executing flawless defense protocols and integrating threat analysis. You will:

- Defend Against Espionage & Terrorism: Actively protect the organization and its vital national security interests from espionage, terrorism, and the unauthorized disclosure or compromise of highly classified information.

- Administer Multi-Disciplinary Security: Play a hands-on role in implementing and administering the unit's Industrial, Information, Personnel, Physical, and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs as a key member of the security management team.

- Safeguard SAP & SCI Programs: Provide security management and operational force protection for highly restricted Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.

- Master Communications Security & Force Protection: Execute critical defensive and safety measures, including Communications Security (COMSEC), Antiterrorism protocols, and Force Protection strategies to keep our personnel and facilities secure.

- Leverage All-Source Intelligence: Coordinate and support the delivery of tailored, all-source intelligence analysis and production, directly aligning threat intelligence with our software development and sustainment missions.

- Manage Core Security Services: Deliver essential security operations that keep our workforce mission-ready, including personnel clearance management, the execution of critical security training, and the rapid, thorough investigation of security incidents.

Stand as the Shield for Our Mission. The technological breakthroughs developed by our software engineering teams are only as secure as the professionals who protect them. By standing as the shield for our SAP, SCI, and intelligence operations, you directly prevent adversarial compromise and ensure our warfighters maintain a decisive, uncompromised tactical advantage on the battlefield.

If you are a dedicated, detail-driven security specialist with a passion for national defense and the skills to integrate intelligence with comprehensive security programs, I highly encourage you to apply. Join the team that secures the future of our nation's military technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

- The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise

- May require the employee to work outside the normal business hours

- This position is a designated National Security Position

- Designated drug testing position

- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Extensive knowledge of information, personnel, physical, industrial, communications and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security in these areas.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.

3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.

4. Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with coworkers and

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.