Other Impact Areas Full-time

Senior Secure Spaces Architect 

AECOM

Location

Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Columbus, Cleveland, OH (other AECOM office locations may be considered)

Type

Full-time

Posted

Dec 20, 2025

Mission

What you will drive

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 the primary point of contact for Federal clients, providing expert guidance on secure space requirements and design solutions while building and maintaining strong relationships
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICD-705, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and other relevant Federal standards while conducting security risk assessments
  • Support Federal business development efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations, and marketing materials related to secure space design

Impact

The difference you'll make

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 architectural solutions.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

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
  • At least a strong familiarity with ICD 705 and TEMPEST fundamentals and how they influence the functional planning of secure facilities
  • Understanding of secure networks, security zones, and access control systems
  • Strength in customer engagement, facility programming, leadership, and communications with Federal agencies

Benefits

What's in it for you

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

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that works with Federal clients to deliver innovative, compliant, and functional designs for secure operations and facilities.