Program Security Specialist

* Active TS/SCI Clearance required for consideration to this role*

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Security Specialist to support to the US Space Force (USSF) in developing, deploying, and sustaining a National Security Space system within the Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ) system program office. The ideal candidate will leverage multi-disciplinary security principles to safeguard critical program information (CPI) and technology, ensuring full compliance with federal security regulations.

This position is ONSITE - located in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and implement Program Protection Plans (PPPs) and Security Classification Guides (SCGs) in compliance with relevant DoD and federal security directives.
• Provide expert guidance and support on all security disciplines, including physical security (PHYSEC), information security (INFOSEC), personnel security (PERSEC), and operations security (OPSEC).
• Conduct thorough risk and vulnerability assessments to identify potential program weaknesses and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with counterintelligence and engineering teams to assess supply chain risks and integrate findings into protection strategies.
• Develop and deliver security briefings, training programs, and awareness initiatives for all program personnel.
• Review contract security specifications (e.g., DD 254s) to ensure appropriate security requirements are identified and implemented for support contracts.
• Assist in identifying export-controlled or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restricted technologies and ensure appropriate handling and dissemination instructions are in place.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 10 years of experience in a Security related field
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to sit for CI Poly if needed
• Strong working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and various DoD manuals and instructions (e.g., DoDM 5200.01 series).
• Familiarity with security clearance processing systems (DISS/JPAS/NBIS) and classification management policies.
• Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex information and make sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft formal plans and reports and deliver briefings.

Compensation Includes:

• $150,000 - $160,000
  * Depending on Experience*
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave if Required by Law

This job opens for applications on 1/8/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date