Principal Security Assistant

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Principal Security Assistant to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. This position supports numerous Air Force systems including Electronic Warfare, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support to Department of War (DoW) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.
• Support collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs.
• Administer and maintain security programs involving information security, personnel security, operations security (OPSEC), industrial security, communications security (COMSEC), acquisition security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection.
• Develop, review, and maintain Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related security documentation.
• Support Program Protection Plan (PPP) development and implementation activities.
• Process and manage personnel security actions utilizing DISS and other government security systems.
• Conduct security inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities.
• Support SCIF, CAP, and secure facility operations, including access control, visitor management, and safeguarding classified information.
• Identify, investigate, and report security incidents, violations, and vulnerabilities.
• Provide security training, awareness briefings, and guidance to government and contractor personnel.
• Coordinate with military personnel, government civilians, contractors, and external security organizations to ensure mission success.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoW, OR 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoW.
• Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
• Familiarity with DoW and Air Force security policies, manuals, directives, and instructions
• Experience with DISS, SCIF operations, and DD Form 254 processes
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility
• Willingness to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
• Ability to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
• Completion of all required security training in accordance with DoW and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant
• SCIF Access Control & Management
• DISS System Proficiency
• DoW & Air Force Security Policy Compliance
• Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) Operations
• Classified Information Safeguarding
• Strong collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Professional discretion with sensitive information
• Top-Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel within organizations direct area of responsibility
• Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
• Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
• Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoW and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays