Security Specialist

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs, and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war‑winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. OPEN: 4 March 2026 CLOSES: 18 March 2026. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full‑time Security Specialist M) to work in the Information Protection program at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

This position is an NH‑0080‑03 which has a typical 2026 salary range of $90,479 – $139,870 (with locality).

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Recruitment and/or relocation bonuses might be offered upon review of qualifications, and other significant factors. Candidates may be asked to provide three professional references upon request.

• Serve as the Information Security Specialist.
• Manage the Center information security program and associated physical, personnel, and industrial security requirements.
• Direct activities of assigned contractor personnel.
• Implement processes, train Center personnel, and review or assist in the preparation of acquisition security matters.
• Evaluate new concepts, security regulations, and ideas of technical and management importance to make informed recommendations for Center and Directorate leadership.
• Provide policy, guidance, and associated training for Information Protection disciplines.
• Manage facility certification and plans for future projects.
• Examine security initiatives, protection measures, and processes for application across platforms, systems, and organizational lines.
• Develop and prioritize organizational security and information protection performance goals and mission objectives.
• Develop operating procedures and plans, acquisition security concept, and implementation plans.
• Identify and validate mission security requirements through evaluation or development of security elements of applicable program.
• Effectively provide briefings and keep Center, Directorate, Division Chiefs and assigned personnel informed and/or trained on security programs.

• Demonstrated experience in Information Security.
• A broad technical background and related AF operational and acquisitions experience is desired, with experience in operations, research, analysis, and developmental planning.
• Ability to solve problems through innovative approaches is required.
• Experience in analytical red‑teaming, vulnerability analysis, root cause analysis, or risk analysis is highly desired.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, as well as the independence, assertiveness, self‑reliance, and tenacity to get the job done.
• Application of critical thinking skills, risk management, configuration management, and decision analysis.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be eligible and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience with multiple security disciplines and demonstrate expertise in Information Security (Protection).
• Knowledge of government contractual practices and requirements for development and purchase of Air Force acquisition programs and/or supporting programs/projects; familiarity with Defense Industrial Base security organization, operations, and management practices is a plus.
• Knowledge in program protection, physical, system, information, industrial, personnel, operations security concepts, principles, and practices with collateral, SAP, and SCI programs and able to plan, implement, and integrate security programs in these areas is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of Air and Space Force Acquisition…