Physical and Technical Security Specialist

PotomacWave Consulting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PotomacWave Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Physical and Technical Security Specialist to enhance the security program for a Federal client in Washington, DC. This role involves implementing security plans, conducting audits, and advising on security policies. Candidates must have a citizen's status with Top-Secret clearance and strong knowledge of security technologies.

The ideal applicant should be knowledgeable in physical and technical security principles, possess an Associate Degree, and be able to develop effective security strategies to ensure maximum protection.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in physical security, technical security, and security methodologies.
• Must have a U.S. citizenship and active clearance.
• Familiarity with security technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage physical security plans.
• Assist in executing the SCI technical and physical security program.
• Conduct security audits, inspections, and performance tests.

Skills

Security principles and concepts

Intrusion Detection Systems

Automated Access Control Systems

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)

Closed Circuit Television

Education

Associate Degree in a business-related field

Bachelor Degree in a business-related field

Job description

PotomacWave is looking for aPhysical and Technical Security Specialist to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. This individual willestablish, implement, and maintain the physical security program that utilizes active and passive security measures and management protocol designed to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, material, and documents. Responsible for implementing and managing physical security plans for secured, knowledge of the variety of different systems, tools and products that comprise a physical security solution, and experience in overseeing installation and testing of these physical security tools. Coordinate with design specialists, operations personnel, and other security specialists to determine the appropriate protection systems that provide maximum security while minimizing adverse impacts to the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the SCI technical and physical security program in accordance with National, Intelligence Community (IC)directives, program guidance, and standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing advice, assistance and education to personnel on matters of technical and physical security policy, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive technical and physical security program activities based on risk management principles to include surveys, audits, inspections, performance tests, and SCIF certification and accreditation requirements.
• Review construction plans for adherence to applicable directives to determine appropriate protection systems that provide maximum security.
• Develop reports for each program activity conducted to identify threat, cost effective strategies, alternative risk mitigations, and corrective actions.
• Review and provide comments on proposed technical and physical security policies.
• Collaborate with technical and physical security personnel to ensure all security requirements are met.
• Represent the Security Divisionat internal/external meetings, working groups, and interagency committees.
• Develop and maintain a technical and physical security training and awareness program.
• Research and analyze emerging security technology and requirements to identify implementation requirements, resource implications, and impact on existing security infrastructure and operations.
• Complete other technical and physical security program tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out assignments by performing independent work in the following sub-disciplines:
• Physical Security
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Automated Access Control Systems
  • Closed Circuit Television
  • Physical Security Construction (SCIF)
• Technical Security
  • Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
  • TEMPEST
• A minimum of an Associate Degree from an accredited university or college in a business related field is required; Bachelor Degree desirable.
• The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance.

Salary range: $40,000 - $58,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Race/Sex/Religion/Disability/Veteran Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age.