Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist - Multi-Site

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Security Specialist to support security programs at a multi-purpose navigation division facility and remote sites.

Responsibilities include managing physical and personnel security, conducting vulnerability assessments, and operating access control systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and ensuring compliance with related standards and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Assisting with physical security, personnel security, or industrial security programs.
• Conducting basic vulnerability or risk assessments of facilities, perimeters, or access points.
• Operating physical access control systems, badging workstations, or maintaining security databases under general supervision.
• Assisting in the delivery of security awareness, education, or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently planning, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive physical and personnel security program for critical infrastructure, industrial, or multi-site facilities.
• Applying maritime security, CIP, or NERC CIP standards and validating evidentiary compliance.
• Conducting formal vulnerability assessments, physical security surveys, and inspections to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• Serving as a liaison with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and internal protection working groups.

Skills

Physical security

Vulnerability assessments

Security programs

Liaison with law enforcement

Education

Master's degree or 2 years grad education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Security Specialist to support security programs at a multi-purpose navigation division facility and remote sites.

Responsibilities include managing physical and personnel security, conducting vulnerability assessments, and operating access control systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and ensuring compliance with related standards and training initiatives.