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Security Specialist - Controlled Access Program

Quantum Sky

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$95–110K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–110K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD/IC Collection Management CourseTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Quantum Sky seeks a Security Specialist to support a Controlled Access Program for USSPACECOM. The role manages lifecycle program protection, develops and integrates CAP requirements, and provides subject-matter expertise on CAP, SAP, and SAR policies and procedures. It also trains personnel and supports security operations, analysis, audits, inspections, and classified-material policy recommendations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program Protection ManagementCAP SecuritySAP SecuritySAR SecurityWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience8+ Years Relevant ExperienceDoD/IC Collection Management Course4+ Years Space/Counterspace Intelligence ExperienceTS/SCI CI Poly Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Security Specialist to support a Controlled Access Program (CAP) in support of USSPACECOM.

Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a Controlled Access Program (CAP) security specialist for lifecycle program protection management for USSPACECOM and implements protocols to actively reduce the chances for espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material considered vital to command mission interests, national defense, or national security.

  • Develops, implements, and integrates CAP program protection requirements supporting USSPACECOM essential program information, operations, technologies, and systems. As the CAP / Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Required (SAR) subject matter expert, provides detailed knowledge of DoD, IC, services, and mission partners' CAP / SAP / SAR policies, plans, and procedures. Recommends and executes "cradle to grave" security and program protection as it relates to USSPACECOM operations and equities.

  • Trains and manages the daily development of associated personnel on individual CAP / SAP program protection requirements and processes as directed. Provides all CAP / SAP / SAR security operations, analysis decisions, and recommendations in appropriate formats to meet DoD and USSPACECOM requirements.

  • Other duties may include but are not limited to: audits of classified material, inspections of classified material storage facilities / SCIFs / containers, and researching and preparing classified material-related policy and management recommendations, reports, and recommendations.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience.

  • Completion of a DoD / IC collection management course and at least four years of experience relevant to space / counterspace-related intelligence requirements/collection management.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Clearance:

  • TS/SCI CI Poly

About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $95,000-$110,000 This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Location US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID 2026-2246

Category Cybersecurity

Position Type Full-Time

How this job compares

Set against the 589 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–110K/yr
  • Colorado median$93–126K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$80–116K/yr331 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $103K, is 5% below the Colorado median midpoint ($108K) — in the middle half of Security Specialist salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Security Specialist jobs in Colorado and 589 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 385 postings).
Education
104 of the 589 open Security Specialist jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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