Senior Secure Spaces Architect 

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design of secure spaces including SCIFs, SAPF, secure conference rooms, and other classified environments in compliance with ICD-705, DoD standards, and client-specific requirements
• Serve as primary point of contact for Federal clients, providing expert guidance on secure space requirements and design solutions while building and maintaining strong relationships
• Support Federal business development efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations, and marketing materials related to secure space design
• Mentor junior architects and staff, providing technical guidance and professional development opportunities while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

This role creates positive change by designing secure facilities that protect sensitive information and operations for Federal clients, ensuring national security through compliant and functional designs that meet the unique needs of secure operations.

Required qualifications:

• Deep understanding of secure space requirements including Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), secure communications centers, and other classified environments
• Expertise in ICD-705, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and other relevant Federal standards with ability to conduct security risk assessments
• Strength in customer engagement, facility programming, leadership, communications, facility planning and space planning
• Understanding of secure networks, security zones, access control, FF&E, and TEMPEST fundamentals as they influence secure facility planning

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that designs, builds, finances, and operates infrastructure assets for governments, businesses, and organizations worldwide, with this position focused on serving Federal clients in secure facility design.