Physical Security Program Lead (TS/SCI)

Mele Associates, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Family Health Care

PTO

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to establish, implement, and maintain the physical security program across a range of systems.

The role includes coordinating with specialists to determine appropriate protection measures and to ensure security compliance within federal guidelines. The candidate will lead risk-based assessments, oversee SCIF certification, and collaborate with DOE HQ and field security personnel.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Expert knowledge in security principles, concepts and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently in physical and technical security disciplines.
• Active TS or Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the physical security program.
• Manage physical security plans and oversee installations.
• Coordinate with design and operations teams on protection systems.
• Support SCI training and security policy guidance.
• Provide subject matter expert advice on security procedures.
• Conduct security program activities including surveys, audits, tests.
• Review construction plans for compliance with directives.
• Develop reports identifying threats and mitigations.
• Comment on proposed security policies.
• Collaborate with DOE HQ and field personnel to meet security requirements.
• Represent Security Division at meetings and committees.
• Develop and maintain security training and awareness program.
• Research emerging security tech and assess impact.
• Complete other security program tasks as assigned.

Skills

Security principles

Independent work

Security clearance

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Intrusion Detection Systems

Automated Access Control Systems

Closed Circuit Television

SCIF Construction

TSCM

TEMPEST

Job description

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to establish, implement, and maintain the physical security program across a range of systems.

The role includes coordinating with specialists to determine appropriate protection measures and to ensure security compliance within federal guidelines. The candidate will lead risk-based assessments, oversee SCIF certification, and collaborate with DOE HQ and field security personnel.