Position Title: Mission Security Specialist
Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The Mission Security Specialist supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
- Assist with maintaining, securing, issuing and ensuring accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events.
- Conduct security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities.
- Ensure construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations.
- Track and inventory Land Mobile Radio (LMR) units and base stations
- Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support.
- Provide alternate convoy commander duties associated with transportation of assets.
- Assist customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secured rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to work individually or in a team environment
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
- Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience working within a security position
- Must be knowledgeable in DoD escorting policies and procedures for escorting uncleared personnel in classified areas
- Must be able to move freely around a large installation and/or facility to include up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift and/or move up 35 pounds
- Must be able to remain alert for extended periods of time
- Must have a Driver’s License
- Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to understand and follow detailed instructions
- Be able to write clear and concise reports of incidents or observations
- Be able to interact professionally and courteously with a diverse range of people
- Have a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to following and upholding security protocols
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Compensation Details:
$36.05/hr – $43.26/hr
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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:
04/08/2026 - 04/16/2026
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.
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