Construction Surveillance Technician

System High Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Security Professional to enhance security measures for sensitive construction projects. This role involves assessing vulnerabilities, managing security incidents, and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid background in security protocols, particularly within the Intelligence Community. Join a team that values innovation and problem-solving in a military-friendly environment, committed to diversity and inclusion. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical missions while advancing your career in security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security roles, particularly in construction surveillance.
• Knowledge of security policies and procedures, especially related to SCIF.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve security policies and procedures for construction projects.
• Draft incident reports and brief senior officials on security matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of ICD 705

Security incident reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification

Special Program Security Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location	ARLINGTON, VA 1-JSF/JPO - Arlington, VA
Position Type	Full Time

Description

System High Corporation delivers advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities. We are seeking an Industrial Security Professional to join our team, contributing to our success and solving problems with innovation through intelligence.

The Construction Surveillance Technician's primary function is to provide daily security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) & Special Access Program (SAP) construction efforts, including demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.

A Mid-level person within this labor category has three or more years of related experience and performs all duties independently.

Performance Shall Include:

• Assessing, identifying, and recommending improvements for policies, procedures, or systems.
• Identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Drafting security incident reports and briefing government and civilian agencies, including military senior leaders.
• Managing escort personnel and logs, training, briefing, and ensuring timely reporting of incidents.
• Enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Performing administrative support functions as directed.
• Inspecting materials delivered for secure space construction.
• Photographing and monitoring construction, documenting all steps for accreditation packets.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate clearly and write effectively for senior officials, are required.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (additional work experience may substitute for education).
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience.
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience.
• Maximum of 5 years of equivalent experience for SPED Certifications.

Knowledge of ICD 705 and compliance with IC physical and technical security requirements is required.

Department of Defense Clearance:

Top Secret

Additional Information

• This description does not cover all duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned.
• All hires must verify identity and work eligibility in the U.S.
• System High is a military-friendly employer and values diversity and inclusion.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide accommodations for applicants upon request.
• Legal notices and anti-scam warnings are provided for transparency.