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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Information Protection Specialist - **Company:** Apogee, Inc. - **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Information Systems, Databases, Data Security, Microsoft Office, Risk Management Information Systems, SAP (Applications), SQL Server Reporting Services - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9122388/senior-information-protection-specialist ## About the Role Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret level clearance Certification: Security Professional Education (SPED) Security Fundamentals Professional certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Years of Experience: Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master's Degree Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD Additional Experience: * Government Travel Card (GTC) * Defense Travel System (DTS) * Resource Management Information System (RMIS) * Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) * Senior Officer Communication and Coordination Electronic Resource (SOCCER) * Suspense Systems ## Description This position will serve as the technical expert for multiple specialized Information Protection (IP) and acquisition security programs supporting major DoD and classified/highly sensitive USAF defense acquisition and intelligence programs. The selected incumbent will assist with providing a wide range of security management, analytical, technical and support services for programs managed by AFLCMC/WI Directorate, AFLCMC/WIN Division, and specific ISR programs. This is a full-time position located on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton, Ohio. Responsibilities * Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and OPSEC programs for assigned acquisition activities/systems, including support up to Top Secret/SCI and SAP. * Provide security guidance and technical assistance to integrated process teams across all security disciplines. * Serve as Special Security Representative (SSR) for the SCIF: vet visitor clearances, manage visitor access and open/close procedures, issue SSR appointment letters, and deliver SSR training to newly assigned government SSRs. * Manage and track annual SCIF security training for 200+ personnel to ensure compliance. * Supported the ULTRA program: led 50% rewrite of the Security Classification Guide (SCG), provided security clarifications across four working sessions, and presented major security updates at the Program Management Review (MacDill AFB) to support deployment. * Provide day-to-day technical security services for a complex acquisition portfolio, implementing and adjusting information, personnel, physical, and industrial security countermeasures as threats evolve. * Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory security requirements and recommend/implement changes to mitigate emerging risks. * Maintain newcomer onboarding and security databases; perform in-processing and out-processing. * Maintain an active JPAS account and verify personnel security clearances; process, review for accuracy, and track personnel security investigation requests. * Prepare and coordinate security briefings, technical materials, and meeting support for the Directorate and stakeholders. * Record, monitor, and drive closure of security program action items, suspenses, and processes. * Coordinate DD Form 254 (DoD contract security classification) activities and maintain security program documentation. * Assist personnel with CONUS and OCONUS travel clearance and training requirements. * Establish and maintain AFRIMS file plans and support electronic records/file management. * Produce security-related spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, and reports using Microsoft Office. * Conduct physical security inspections of classified facilities, process facility setup/modification paperwork, and operate the complex's access control system. * Verify credentials and access paperwork, issue identity badges, grant authorized access, and enforce strict access control procedures to maintain zero-defect standards. * Maintain SCI coordination meetings, agendas, and related administrative support. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)