Senior Secure Spaces Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Senior Secure Spaces Architect to lead the planning and design of highly secure, mission-critical facilities for Federal and Intelligence Community clients. This role is ideal for a licensed architect who brings deep technical expertise, design leadership, and the confidence to navigate complex security requirements.
As an emerging subject matter expert, you will serve as both a project leader and a trusted internal resource, helping to elevate best practices and expand AECOM's secure facilities portfolio. You will translate mission needs and threat profiles into compliant, functional building layouts while balancing stringent security requirements with adaptable, high-performance design solutions.
Work Environment
This position offers flexibility and may be based in Denver, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Seattle, Columbus, or Cleveland, with the possibility of other AECOM locations.
Culture & Impact
In this role, you will lead client meetings, design charrettes, and technical workshops while mentoring junior staff to contribute to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. You will also support Federal business development and proposal efforts, sharing your expertise across the firm to strengthen secure design standards and delivery.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead architectural design of secure facilities including SCIFs and classified environments
- check_circleTranslate mission needs and threat profiles into compliant building layouts
- check_circleServe as technical advisor to Federal clients and Accrediting Officials
- check_circleSupport Construction Surveillance Plans and secure design reviews
- check_circleIntegrate physical security systems, RF shielding, and TEMPEST requirements
- check_circleCoordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions
- check_circleLead client meetings, design charrettes, and technical workshops
- check_circleMentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of technical excellence
- check_circleSupport Federal business development and proposal efforts
Requirements
- verifiedLicensed architect
- verifiedExperience with SCIFs, SAPFs, and classified environments
- verifiedKnowledge of ICD-705, UFCs, DoD, and agency-specific standards
- verifiedFamiliarity with physical security systems, RF shielding, acoustics, and TEMPEST
- verifiedExperience with Construction Surveillance Plans (CSPs) and accreditation documentation
