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Launch Security Operations Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Nov 03, 2025
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Launch Security Operations Specialists to join our team in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and Colorado Springs, Colorado . As a Launch Security Operations Specialist (LSOS) at MTSI, you will provide overall security operations support for all Launch-related activities, to include Space Vehicle (SV) transportation and processing, SV/Launch Vehicle (LV) integration, launch base operations, monitoring and operation of security and payload processing facility systems, and general security requirements and implementation. LSOS may require specialized training. LSOS shall possess experience related to: * Launch range operations and scheduling * Launch Program Security * Access Control Systems * Life Safety and Mass Notification Systems * Alarm and event notification processes * Personnel security and Visitor Control processes (background investigations, badging, security escorting) Information systems security * Physical security certification and accreditation * Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures; mail screening systems and processes * Government property accountability * Emergency Management * Support NRO launch security policy, including inter-agency/inter-IC working groups and policy meetings/activities LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL I (LSOS I) The LSOS-I position is an entry-level specialist who possesses some knowledge of launch base and facility systems, and security operations. LSOS-I shall possess the following minimum qualifications: General understanding of launch operations, computer-based security, life safety and facility controls systems, security operations, and emergency response functions LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL II (LSOS-II) The LSOS-II position is a mid-level specialist who possesses a working knowledge of launch operations, SV transportation, payload processing facility systems, and security operations with only general supervision. LSOS-II contractors shall possess the following minimum qualifications: * 2 year relevant experience * Working understanding of launch operations, computer-based security, life safety and payload processing facility controls systems * Working understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and documentation * Working understanding of launch security operations, visitor control processes, AT/FP measures, Government property accountability, and emergency response functions LAUNCH SECURITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL III (LSOS-II) The LSOS-III position is a senior-level specialist who possesses proven knowledge of launch operations, SV transportation and payload processing facility systems, and security operations without supervision. LSOS-III contractors shall possess the following minimum qualifications: * 5 years relevant site experience * Thorough understanding of launch base/range operations, computer-based security, life safety and payload processing facility controls systems Thorough understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and documentation * Thorough understanding of launch security operations, visitor control processes, AT/FP measures, Government property accountability, and emergency response functions * Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level I and Level II LSOSs Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph #LI-JW1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.