Senior Secure Spaces Architect

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

AECOM is searching for an experienced architect to be located at one of our main offices in the West Region – Denver, CO;
Chicago, IL;
Houston, TX;
San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, CA;
Seattle, WA;
Columbus, Cleveland, OH. Other AECOM office locations may be considered. The Secure Spaces Architect will lead the design, development, and delivery of secure facilities for Federal clients, in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and other applicable standards. This senior‑level role requires a deep understanding of secure space requirements, including Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), secure communications centers, and other classified environments.

The Secured Spaces Architect will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Federal agencies, and contractors to deliver innovative, compliant, and functional designs that meet the unique needs of secure operations. As a subject matter expert, the Secure Spaces Architect will also provide strategic guidance, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposals and client engagement.

• Lead the architectural design of secure spaces, including SCIFs, SAPF, secure conference rooms, and other classified environments, in compliance with ICD-705, DoD standards, and client‑specific requirements.
• Collaborate with Accrediting Official (AO), and support the development of Construction Surveillance Plans (CSP).
• Develop detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, and specifications, that meet security, operational, and aesthetic goals.
• Provide technical coordination with designers and contractors for acoustical and Radio Frequency (RF) shielding requirements in compliance with UFC 4-010-05 and ICD 705.
• Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and other disciplines to integrate physical security measures, such as access control, intrusion detection, and acoustic protection, into facility designs.
• Conduct design reviews and oversee quality assurance to ensure adherence to Federal standards and project objectives.

• Lead client engagement activities for assigned clients and target clients; identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, marketing communications, trade shows and related activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Federal clients, providing expert guidance on secure space requirements and design solutions; develop new client relationships and maintain AECOM’s outstanding client reputation in the federal market.
• Facilitate client workshops, charrettes, and meetings to gather requirements, present designs, and address feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Federal agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of ICD-705, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and other relevant Federal standards.
• Conduct security risk assessments and ensure that designs meet accreditation requirements for secure spaces.
• Coordinate with security officers, accrediting officials, and other stakeholders to achieve facility certification and accreditation.