Support the interior design of secure and classified environments , ensuring compliance with ICD ‑705, DoD standards, and client ‑specific requirements
Develop detailed interior design deliverables-including space plans, elevations, details, and specifications -that balance security, functionality, and design quality
Participate in and contribute to secure design reviews and client meetings
Technical Coordination & Integration
Collaborate with Accrediting Officials and project teams in support of Construction Surveillance Plans (CSPs)
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to integrate access control, intrusion detection, acoustical protection, and RF shielding
Support technical planning related to acoustical separation, TEMPEST considerations, and secure zoning
Collaboration & Design Leadership
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate secure planning principles across architecture, interiors, engineering, and technology systems
Engage Federal clients and stakeholders to understand mission needs and translate them into compliant interior solutions
Contribute thought leadership that advances secure interior design standards across the firm
What Sets You Apart
Strong understanding of secure facility users, missions, and interior building typologies
Excellence in programming, space planning, and stakeholder communication
Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary systems, utilities, and FF&E in classified environments
Working knowledge of secure networks, access control concepts, and security zoning
Solid familiarity with ICD ‑705 and TEMPEST fundamentals and their impact on interior planning
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution and 8+ years of related professional experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
U.S. citizenship required
Master's degree in Interior Design or related field
12+ years of interior design experience, including at least 3 years supporting secure Federal facilities
NCIDQ certification
Interior Design licensure
Sponsorship is not available , now or in the future
U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to Federal contract requirements
About AECOM
What makes AECOM a great place to work
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achi
AECOM is seeking a Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer to help shape highly secure, technically sophisticated environments for Federal and mission‑critical clients. In this role, you will focus on the planning and interior design of classified spaces where precision, compliance, and operational performance are essential.
This position may be based in Denver, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Seattle, Columbus, or Cleveland , with flexibility for other AECOM locations.
You will play a key role in the design and delivery of classified interiors , including SCIFs, SAPFs, secure communications centers, and high ‑security workplace environments . As an emerging subject matter expert, you will also contribute specialized knowledge that strengthens AECOM's secure interiors practice.
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