Construction Surveillance Technician I with Security Clearance

System High Corporation; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

System High Corporation is seeking a motivated Construction Surveillance Technician I to join our team and support national security programs in Washington-area environments and on-site sites. The role emphasizes security operations, documentation, and adherence to SOPs across secure construction efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Secret clearance to start with the potential to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph, OSHA training, and relevant certifications, contributing to a diverse workforce and

Qualifications

• Experience in security roles with federal contractors or government programs.
• Understanding of security policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of ICD 705 requirements for SCIFs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, or systems.
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities and risks; prepare briefs for leadership.
• Draft security incident reports for government and civilian agencies.
• Supervise escort personnel and train site security duties; ensure reporting of incidents.
• Follow customer SOPs and perform site support tasks as directed.
• Inspect materials for use in secure construction and document processes.

Skills

Security certifications

Threat assessment

ICD 705 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OSHA 10 Construction Safety

Security certifications (CDSE)

Job description

Desctiption At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation's most critical missions. As part of our team, you'll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you're driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you. Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At System High Corporation, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, System High is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Construction Surveillance Technician I to join our team.

Performance shall include:

• Assesses, identifies and communications recommendations for improvements of policies, procedures, or systems.
• Identifies threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks.
• Drafts security incident reports and briefs government and civilian agencies including military senior leaders.
• Manages uniformed escort personnel and associated logs; assigns, trains, briefs site security duties and ensures timely reporting of security incidents to site lead.
• Follow and enforce customers' Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative
• Shall conduct inspections of materials being delivered for utilization in construction of secure spaces.
• Will photograph and continuously monitor the construction of secure spaces and document all steps in order to support final accreditation packets.

Qualifications Experience:

• 1 - 2 years related experience
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years exp.
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years
• Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Desired Experience
• Knowledgeable on Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 (on SCIFs and compliance with uniform IC physical and technical security requirements) Education
• Bachelor's degree is desired and counts towards 4 years of experience. Associates degree counts towards 2 years of experience. Certification:
• N/A Security Clearance:
• Must possess a Secret clearance to start and be willing and able to obtain up to a TS/SCI with Counterintelligence polygraph
• Complete additional safety training and/or certification as required by local site (i.e., OSHA 10 Construction Safety, OSHA Fall Protection and OSHA Confined Space) within the first 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain CDSE STEPP ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements for SAP course completion within the first 30 days of hire.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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