Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist with Security Clearance

System High Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System High Corporation seeks a security professional to provide PS/IA support for collateral, SCI, and SAP systems in line with JSIG and DoD guidance. You will help ensure accreditation and manage security controls across sensitive environments.

The role requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a willingness to undergo a Counterintelligence polygraph, and experience with TEMPEST/TSCM, accreditation, and personnel security management.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years related experience in security fields.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of hire
• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Responsibilities

• Support physical security for collateral, SCI, and SAP systems.
• Ensure compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements.
• Conduct physical and technical security actions (TEMPEST/TSCM).
• Assist with accreditation documentation and inspections.
• Enforce personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel.
• Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance.
• Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training.
• Implement local media control policies and procedures.

Skills

Physical security

Information Assurance

Certification & Accreditation

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

JSIG

TEMPEST/TSCM

Job description

Description At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation's most critical missions. As part of our team, you'll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you're driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview This position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. Performance may include:

• Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentation
• Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilities
• Assist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance program
• Author, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation
• Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility
• Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections
• Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance
• Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions
• Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training
• Implement local media control policies and procedures
• Qualifications Experience Required:
• 5 - 7 years related experience
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Certifications:
• Must meet position requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire
• Security Clearance:
• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Additional Information
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
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