Senior Secure Spaces Architect

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Secure Spaces Architect to lead the planning and design of highly secure, mission‑critical facilities for Federal and Intelligence Community clients. This role is well‑suited for a licensed architect who brings deep technical expertise, design leadership, and confidence navigating complex security requirements.

This position may be based in Denver, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Seattle, Columbus, or Cleveland, with flexibility for other AECOM locations.

As an emerging subject matter expert, you will serve as both a project leader and trusted internal resource—helping elevate best practices and expand AECOM’s secure facilities portfolio.

What You’ll Do

Secure Architecture & Planning

• Lead the architectural design of secure facilities, including SCIFs, SAPFs, and classified environments, in compliance with ICD‑705, UFCs, DoD, and agency‑specific standards
• Translate mission needs and threat profiles into compliant, functional building layouts and secure adjacencies
• Balance stringent security requirements with adaptable, high‑performance design solutions

Technical Leadership & Accreditation Support

• Serve as a technical advisor to Federal clients and Accrediting Officials
• Support Construction Surveillance Plans (CSPs), accreditation documentation, and secure design reviews
• Integrate requirements related to physical security systems, secure zones, RF shielding, acoustics, and TEMPEST

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated, compliant design solutions
• Lead client meetings, design charrettes, technical workshops, and internal reviews
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

Strategic Growth

• Support Federal business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship development
• Share expertise across the firm to strengthen secure design standards and delivery

What Sets You Apart

• Strong command of secure facility workflows, risk‑driven design, and Federal project delivery
• Proven experience leading complex architectural efforts with senior Federal stakeholders
• Deep familiarity with ICD‑705, UFC 4‑010‑05, and accreditation processes
• Ability to lead with authority while navigating evolving security and mission requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 8+ years of professional architectural experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Active Registered Architect (RA) license
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• 12+ years experience, including 5+ years designing secure Federal facilities
• ICD‑705 training certificate (completed within the last 5 years)
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community clients
• Active or recent Secret, TS, or TS/SCI clearance
• Certifications such as Certified SCIF Designer or PSP
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM tools
• Experience integrating sustainability and energy efficiency in secure