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Security Administrator II

CesiumAstroInformation technologySecurity & IT
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Austin, TX
Experience
2+ yrs
Bachelor's

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What you need

  • TS/SCI clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 yrs related experience
  • Knowledge of physical, personnel, and industrial security principles
  • Experience with access control and security documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security systems

What you'll do

  • Administer physical, personnel, and facility security programs
  • Coordinate security clearance processing, visits, and access authorization
  • Maintain security records, documentation, and compliance files
  • Support security investigations, incident reporting, and corrective actions
  • Build relationships with government representatives and business stakeholders
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Security Administrator II to our team. In this role you will support the administration and execution of CesiumAstro's security program by coordinating physical security, personnel security, facility access, and compliance activities that protect Company personnel, facilities, information, and assets. This role contributes to a secure operating environment by supporting security operations, administering security processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations, contractual requirements, and Company policies.

Working cross-functionally with employees, managers, government representatives, customers, and business stakeholders, this role supports security operations, access control, security documentation, and compliance initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve security processes and operational effectiveness.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administer components of the Company's physical, personnel, and facility security programs.
  • Maintain security records, documentation, and files in accordance with Company and government requirements.
  • Coordinate security clearance processing, visit requests, badge administration, and access authorization activities.
  • Participate in security inspections, audits, self-assessments, and compliance reviews.
  • Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities involving security briefings, debriefings, and access control.
  • Administer visitor management, facility access requests, badging activities, and controlled area access.
  • Support security awareness training and employee education initiatives.
  • Assist with safeguarding, handling, and accountability of classified and controlled information, when applicable.
  • Support implementation and administration of security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain security logs, reports, and documentation supporting contractual, regulatory, and government obligations.
  • Respond to security-related inquiries and provide guidance on routine security requirements.
  • Support security investigations, incident reporting, and corrective action activities.
  • Support implementation of security process improvements and operational initiatives.
  • Evaluate security workflows and recommend improvements that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain security procedures, templates, and operational documentation.
  • Build productive working relationships with employees, customers, government representatives, and business stakeholders.

    • JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, security management, business administration, or a related field with 2–5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 0–3 years of related experience in industrial security, personnel security, facility security, classified program administration, government security compliance, military, law enforcement, or a related discipline.
  • TS/SCI clearance required. 
  • Knowledge of physical security, personnel security, industrial security, and security administration principles.
  • Understanding of government security requirements, access control procedures, security documentation, and regulatory compliance practices.
  • Familiarity with security management systems, access control applications, and standard business productivity tools.
  • Experience reviewing security records, access authorization information, compliance documentation, and routine security discrepancies using established procedures.
  • Practical understanding of security administration workflows, records management, regulatory documentation, and coordination with employees, customers, and government representatives.
  • Knowledge of security reporting, compliance monitoring, risk identification, and established methods for resolving routine security issues and improving administrative processes.
  • Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Security management and visitor control systems, e.g. LenelS2, Honeywell Pro-Watch, AMAG, or equivalent platforms.
  • Document management and file sharing platforms, e.g. SharePoint, OneDrive, or equivalent applications.
    • CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
     
    CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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    About CesiumAstro

    CesiumAstro builds multi-beam phased array communication systems for satellites, aircraft, and ground vehicles, providing high-bandwidth data links for defense and commercial missions.

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