Lead Physical Security & SCIF Specialist

VetJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to support a Federal client in Washington, DC. The candidate will implement and support the SCI security program with emphasis on physical security, SCIF lifecycle management, and security coordination.

The role requires interpreting IC, DOE, and IN security policy, advising leadership, and coordinating with HQ, field offices, and labs to ensure national security compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in Intelligence Community or Federal security programs.
• Expert knowledge of SCI security principles, policies and methodologies.
• Strong experience in Physical Security and SCIF construction, certification, and accreditation.
• Working knowledge of Physical Security disciplines: Physical, Personnel, Technical, Information Security, COMSEC, OPSEC, AIS, Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the DOE SCI security program per ICDs, DOE Orders, and IC policies.
• Serve as SME for physical security and SCIF lifecycle management.
• Conduct SCI physical security surveys, inspections, audits, and certification activities for SCIFs nationwide.
• Review SCIF design packages to ensure compliance with IC and DOE requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, facilities, engineers, PMs, and contractors through planning, accreditation, and sustainment of SCIF projects.
• Evaluate protection systems (IDS, access control, CCTV) to determine protection strategies.
• Develop inspection reports identifying vulnerabilities and mitigation actions.
• Support SCI security program activities across related disciplines through inspections and reviews.
• Develop and deliver security policies, procedures, and guidance for SCI security.
• Develop training programs on physical security and SCIF requirements.
• Coordinate with DOE HQ, labs, and IC partners to ensure consistent SCI security implementation.
• Research emerging physical security technologies and standards for modernization.
• Represent the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Security Division at meetings and interagency committees.
• Perform other SCI security program responsibilities and special projects.

Skills

SCI security

Physical security

SCIF construction

Accreditation

Risk assessment

Security policy

Inspections

AIS security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to support a Federal client in Washington, DC. The candidate will implement and support the SCI security program with emphasis on physical security, SCIF lifecycle management, and security coordination.

The role requires interpreting IC, DOE, and IN security policy, advising leadership, and coordinating with HQ, field offices, and labs to ensure national security compliance.