Physical and Industrial Security Specialist

MANTECH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in El Segundo, CA seeks a Physical and Industrial Security Specialist to provide PS, industrial security, and cybersecurity support for sensitive systems. The role emphasizes compliance with ICD/DODM/DCID/JAFAN guidance and entails in-office work while supporting SAR programs.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of security experience, SCI/SAR exposure, and a TS clearance. Travel within the AOR may be required to interface with government authorities. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience.
• 6+ years total security experience.
• 4+ years in SCI or SAR environments.
• 2+ years SAP experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government authorities with industrial security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DODM, ICD, and DCID/JAFAN security standards.
• Interface with HHQ on physical and technical security actions.
• Review facility construction and expansion for security implications.
• Maintain Certification and Accreditation docs and assist IA managers with cybersecurity.
• Enforce personnel controls and device security.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Security clearance

Interagency interface

Technical communication

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

TEMPEST/TSCM

Certification & Accreditation docs

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented

to join our team in El Segundo, CA .

Physical and Industrial Security Specialist

The Physical and Industrial Security Specialist will provide physical security (PS), industrial security, and cybersecurity support for collateral, SCI, and SAP systems in accordance with ICD, DODM, legacy DCID/JAFAN, and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. This role also provides industrial security support to SAR acquisition programs in a full-time, in-office capacity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Government security authorities in managing acquisition security programs’ industrial security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DODM, ICD, or legacy DCID/JAFAN physical security and IA requirements while maintaining accreditation documentation.
• Interface with HHQ for physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures.
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and provide recommendations for facility construction, expansion, and modifications.
• Author, review, and maintain facility Certification and Accreditation documentation while assisting Information Assurance Managers with cybersecurity implementation.
• Enforce personnel security controls for visitors and physical security controls for electronic devices and prohibited items.
• Identify Cybersecurity and physical security vulnerabilities, conduct periodic self-inspections, and implement corrective actions and media control policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 6+ years total experience.
• 4+ years’ experience with SCI or SAR environment.
• 2+ years of SAP relevant experience highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing industrial security support specifically to Special Access Required (SAR) acquisition programs.
• Technical familiarity assisting Information Assurance Managers with cybersecurity implementation and vulnerability identification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with HHQ and Government security authorities.

Clearance Requirements:

Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.