Physical Security Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a seasoned Physical Security Specialist to lead and continually improve enterprise-wide programs, ensuring DOE and NNSA regulatory compliance while protecting national security across sensitive nuclear enrichment operations.

You will manage intrusions, access controls, OPSEC, and training materials, supervise security teams across locations, and ensure plans, testing, and audits are performed to contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. Government security programs (DOE and/or DOD).
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing/implementing Physical Security programs.
• Experience directly supporting DOE/NNSA missions and working with national laboratories or defense contractors.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to report to an assigned work location. This is not a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Physical Security Program.
• Lead Physical Security program implementation, including intrusion detection systems, barriers, PACS, security postings, and facility access controls.
• Interpret DOE order requirements and incorporate them into site security plans, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct annual testing of security systems, self-assessments, false/nuisance alarm trending, and tamper-indicating device program management.
• Provide oversight and supervision of Lock & Key and Insider Threat program personnel
• Manage and provide oversight of the Insider Threat Program.
• Support daily operations including facility opening/closing and off-hours alarm response.
• Write and certify security plans, conduct walkdowns, approve shipping plans, and certify/decertify security areas.
• Conduct reviews, assessments, and updates to manuals, SOPs, and training materials.
• Provide OPSEC support, perform OPSEC reviews, and develop Security Awareness materials and presentations.
• Manage or supervise multidisciplinary security teams across locations, ensuring DOE compliance and delivery of contractual requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security program management

DOE/NNSA experience

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Security clearance (DOE Q/SSBI)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PACS

Lock & Key oversight

OPSEC procedures

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Physical Security Specialist opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Position Summary:

The Physical Security Specialist will manage and continuously improve the enterprise-wide physical security programs. This role will be responsible for the management and execution of a Physical Security program. They will play a key role in ensuring compliance with DOE and NNSA regulatory frameworks, while protecting national security interests across highly sensitive nuclear enrichment operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the Physical Security Program.
• Lead Physical Security program implementation, including intrusion detection systems, barriers, PACS, security postings, and facility access controls.
• Interpret DOE order requirements and incorporate them into site security plans, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct annual testing of security systems, self-assessments, false/nuisance alarm trending, and tamper-indicating device (TID) program management.
• Provide oversight and supervision of Lock & Key and Insider Threat program personnel
• Manage and provide oversight of the Insider Threat Program.
• Support daily operations including facility opening/closing and off-hours alarm response.
• Write and certify security plans, conduct walkdowns, approve shipping plans, and certify/decertify security areas.
• Conduct reviews, assessments, and updates to manuals, SOPs, and training materials.
• Provide OPSEC support, perform OPSEC reviews, and develop Security Awareness materials and presentations.
• Manage or supervise multidisciplinary security teams across locations, ensuring DOE compliance and delivery of contractual requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. Government security programs (DOE and/or DOD, etc.).
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing/implementing Physical Security programs.
• Experience directly supporting DOE/NNSA missions and working with national laboratories or defense contractors.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to report to an assigned work location. This is not a remote work opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of DOE O 472.2A, SEAD requirements, and federal adjudicative guidelines.
• Proven ability to collaborate with federal customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional security teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality assurance programs.
• Participated in security working groups and professional forums.
• Provided security guidance and consultation to management and staff.
• Experience with:
• DOE Physical Security processes
• IOSC Inquiry Official
• Derivative Classifier and UCNI Reviewing Official
• Reviewing classified reproduction, destruction equipment, and storage areas
• CMPC and IOSC programs, including training development, briefings, trending analysis, and compliance reviews.
• Security awareness and training programs
• Supporting Survey and Self-assessment programs
• DOE oversight and compliance activities
• Supporting classification reviews and information protection activities
• Handling and protecting classified and controlled information.

Other Job Requirements:

• Active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance or DoD Top Secret with SSBI.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.