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Launch Security Operations Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Launch Security Operations Specialists to join our team in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

As a Launch Security Operations Specialist (LSOS) at MTSI, you will provide overall security operations support for all Launch-related activities, to include Space Vehicle (SV) transportation and processing, SV/Launch Vehicle (LV) integration, launch base operations, monitoring and operation of security and payload processing facility systems, and general security requirements and implementation. LSOS may require specialized training.

LSOS Shall Possess Experience Related To:

  • Launch range operations and scheduling
  • Launch Program Security
  • Access Control Systems
  • Life Safety and Mass Notification Systems
  • Alarm and event notification processes
  • Personnel security and Visitor Control processes (background investigations, badging, security escorting) Information systems security
  • Physical security certification and accreditation
  • Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures; mail screening systems and processes
  • Government property accountability
  • Emergency Management
  • Support NRO launch security policy, including inter-agency/inter-IC working groups and policy meetings/activities

LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL I (LSOS I)

The LSOS-I position is an entry-level specialist who possesses some knowledge of launch base and facility systems, and security operations. LSOS-I shall possess the following minimum qualifications: General understanding of launch operations, computer-based security, life safety and facility controls systems, security operations, and emergency response functions

LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL II (LSOS-II)

The LSOS-II Position Is a Mid-level Specialist Who Possesses a Working Knowledge Of Launch Operations, SV Transportation, Payload Processing Facility Systems, And Security Operations With Only General Supervision. LSOS-II Contractors Shall Possess The Following Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 year relevant experience
  • Working understanding of launch operations, computer-based security, life safety and payload processing facility controls systems
  • Working understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and

documentation

  • Working understanding of launch security operations, visitor control processes, AT/FP measures, Government property accountability, and emergency response functions

LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL III (LSOS-II)

The LSOS-III Position Is a Senior-level Specialist Who Possesses Proven Knowledge Of Launch Operations, SV Transportation And Payload Processing Facility Systems, And Security Operations Without Supervision. LSOS-III Contractors Shall Possess The Following Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years relevant site experience
  • Thorough understanding of launch base/range operations, computer-based security, life safety and payload processing facility controls systems

Thorough understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and

documentation

  • Thorough understanding of launch security operations, visitor control processes, AT/FP measures, Government property accountability, and emergency response functions
  • Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level I and Level II LSOSs

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph

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