Multi-Discipline Security Specialist - Senior

Valiant Integrated Services; Kingstowne (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Multi-Discipline Security Specialist to support critical vulnerability assessments for national defense. This role involves analyzing security vulnerabilities, recommending enhancements, and ensuring mission protection against various threats. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security operations, risk management, and possess expert knowledge of security technologies. Join a team committed to safeguarding vital infrastructures and contributing to national security efforts. If you are a dedicated professional ready for worldwide deployments and thrive in high-stakes environments, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of security operations and risk management experience.
• Expert knowledge of security management and advanced security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations.
• Assess physical security posture and security management.

Skills

Risk Management

Security Operations

Physical Security

Information Security

Operational Security

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Multi-Discipline Security Specialist - Senior

Pay Competitive

Location Kingstowne/Virginia

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 5000936829506

Security Clearance

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Position Description

Valiant has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Multi-discipline Security Specialist (Physical Security, Operational Security, Law Enforcement, etc.) supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Vulnerability Assessments program. The Vulnerability Assessments program conducts objective, technically proficient, and relevant vulnerability assessments of key infrastructures, to identify risks to defense critical missions that could be exploited well below the level of armed conflict by state or non-state threat networks or could be significantly impacted by natural or accidental hazardous events. Components of these assessments include examining emergency management plans and procedures, physical security, telecommunications,

information operations, structural protection, utility subsystem, emergency management and response, WMD protection, and electromagnetic protection. The Senior Multi-Discipline Security Specialist conducts a variety of security vulnerability assessments and provides recommendations to enhance the overall mission protection should a threat be carried out.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assessments of security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations to enhance the overall mission protection by preventing or mitigating damage to or destruction of mission-critical systems should a plausible threat be carried out.
• Conduct assessments of identified assets and supporting infrastructure to determine vulnerabilities that could risk mission success or accomplishment.
• Assess possible weaknesses and deficiencies in the overall physical security posture, security management, contingency planning, overall security awareness, physical security systems designed to deny and delay, protective barriers, lock and key systems, access control procedures, electronic security systems designed to detect and assess intrusion, and ascertain response force capabilities.
• Provide recommendations to reduce the overall risk by preventing or mitigating damage to or destruction of mission-critical systems should a plausible threat be carried out.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Have 15 or more years of security operations (physical, information, and/or operational) and associated risk management experience.
• Possess expert knowledge of all aspects of risk management, security management, security operations, and advanced security technologies.
• Be a US citizen and eligible for a TS/SCI level clearance.
• Have or be able to obtain required active professional certifications and trainings as directed by Valiant or the Government.
• Be knowledgeable in risk management processes such as the All-Hazards Threat Assessment (AHTA) and capability assessment methodology.
• Be highly organized, able to work independently, and without supervision.
• Be able to work as a team with other subject matter experts to prepare for, execute and finalize the assessment process.
• Communicate effectively and engage with mid to senior-level civilian, military, or contractor personnel.
• Accept worldwide deployments which include high threat permissive areas presenting some risks to personal safety.
• Adhere to CDC recommended immunizations for worldwide deployment.
• Be able to travel on short notice, work non-standard hours and take on-call duty. • Obtain and maintain a valid US Passport.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be capable of preparing written reports, white papers, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Be capable of operating in all operational and physical environments and work collaboratively with USG military and/or civilian personnel.

DESIRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, preferably within the Nuclear Enterprise.
• Previous experience working with CCMDs, Joint Staff, or similar levels elements.
• Previous experience with intergovernmental or international partnership programs.
• Currently possess a TS/SCI clearance.
• At least 15 years’ experience working assessment related activities.

About the company

Welcome to Valiant Integrated Services. We partner with our customers to ensure their mission success through delivery of high value solutions and services.