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Mission Security Specialist

Summit Technologies & Solutions, Inc.
Vandenberg AFB, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

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

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

Pay: $72,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $87,000

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