Security Administration Journeyman

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one.

When you join Caribou Thunder, you’re not just contributing to the future, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.

Location:                    Multiple locations (Albuquerque, NM; Chantilly, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Dayton, OH; Destin, FL; El Segundo, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Reston, VA; Vandenberg, CA; Washington, DC/NCR)

Requisition#:             0323

Salary:                        $65k - $100k

Clearance:                 Active Secret (Top Secret/SCI Preferred, SAP eligibility a plus)

Education:                 Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Experience:               3-10 years of experience in a DoD, IC, or defense contractor environment.

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a motivated Security Administration Journeyman to support Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) and Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) mission areas. This role provides security administration support to classified and unclassified programs, ensuring compliance with government security policies and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

As a key team member, the Security Administration Journeyman will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of security policies, safeguarding classified and sensitive information, personnel, facilities, and operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with security management, personnel clearance processing, facility security procedures, and classified program requirements. 

1.    Administer security policies and procedures in accordance with DoD, Space Force, Air Force, and Intelligence Community (IC) directives.

2.    Oversee personnel security clearances, ensuring proper processing and tracking of TS/SCI and SAP access.

3.    Manage classified information handling, document control, and storage in compliance with NISPOM, DoD 5200.01, and ICD 705.

4.    Conduct security audits, inspections, and self-assessments to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

5.    Develop and implement security training programs for personnel, ensuring compliance with required security education.

6.    Process and track Visit Access Requests (VARs) for classified meetings and contractor engagements.

7.    Provide security guidance and recommendations to program managers and leadership on operational security (OPSEC) and risk mitigation.

8.    Support the development and maintenance of Security Classification Guides (SCG) and related documentation.

9.    Coordinate with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Special Access Program (SAP) offices, and government security officials for program security oversight.

10. Assist in facility security management, ensuring physical security measures (e.g., access controls, alarms, CCTV) comply with standards.

11. Provide support for program security transition pl