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Security Administrator, Operating Location El Paso

Compensation
$76,463–$118,204/year

Job Description

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) in El Paso, TX is searching for a Security Administrator to support Operating Location, El Paso (NH-0080-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). Description: Mission: Space System Command (SSC) develops, acquires, equips and sustains lethal and resilient space capabilities to enhance joint lethality to protect the nation and its allied partners. Operating Location El Paso is strategically centered to capitalize on El Paso's vast manufacturing capability, logistics infrastructure, proximity to White Sands Missile Range and Space Port America, and academic resources and research efforts. This is an opportunity for an energetic Security Specialist that is proactive and can work autonomously and cohesively with a team of support contractors. Operating Location El Paso has a unique mission to work with academia and non-traditional businesses to develop prototypes and transition them into production for commercial and government use. This requires extensive research that is conducted across the country and a need for classified space. As the Security Specialist, you will be universities, non-traditional businesses and the government build and maintain an ecosystem of SCIFs across the country. Ideal Candidate: Needs to be able to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs; Preferred to have Security Program Integration Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification or obtain within two years of hire; Preferred experience with going through TEMPEST and Physical SCIF accreditation; Experience engaging with senior and executive level leadership; fluent in ICD 705 policy. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of information, industrial, physical, and personnel security concepts, principals, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 2. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for Kirtland SSC organizations. 4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

How to Apply

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

What to Expect Next

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Other Information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

About the Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here

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Job Details

Category
Security
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
El Paso, Texas
Posted
May 12, 2026, 09:16 AM
Last updated
May 12, 2026, 10:17 AM
Compensation
$76,463 - $118,204 per year

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