Physical Security Specialist (Special Programs)

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Texas Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Physical Security Specialist (Special Programs) for the Pickle Research Campus in Austin. You will oversee the design, construction, and refurbishing of ICD-705 facilities and serve as Site Security Manager for these facilities.

You will coordinate accreditations with government sponsors, review drawings for security compliance, and manage lifecycle documentation from initial accreditation to decommissioning, while working with security

Qualifications

• Five years of demonstrated relevant experience in security, engineering, business management or similar field.
• Knowledge of ICD705, Tech Specs, DODM 5205.07, Vol 3 SAP Physical Security.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and handle sensitive/classified information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, construction and refurbishing of ICD-705 facilities.
• Serve as Site Security Manager (SSM) for ICD-705 facilities and assist with accreditations.
• Coordinate with government sponsors, laboratories, and contractors to ensure security requirements are applied.
• Review architectural drawings for security compliance and manage lifecycle documentation.

Skills

Physical security

Project coordination

Communications

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Physical Security Specialist (Special Programs)**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:****Purpose**Daily management of physical security requirements for Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 facilities including the oversight of the design, construction, and refurbishing of ICD 705 facilities. **Responsibilities** * Provide oversight of the design, construction and refurbishing of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 facilities. Serve as a Site Security Manager (SSM) for ICD-705 facilities, including assisting with facility accreditations to include, but not limited to, the completion of Construction Security Plans (CSP), Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and TEMPEST checklists in order to obtain and maintain government approvals for the use of these facilities (SCIFs/SAPFs). Responsible for ensuring all ICD 705 facilities meet the contractually mandated requirements and that sponsor requirements are appropriately applied during construction. Responsible for the management of all lifecycle documentation from initial accreditation, to renewals, and the end-of-life decommissioning. Function as part of a team of physical security, network planning, and facilities management subject matter experts executing physical security requirements as outlined in Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), SAP Manual Vols. I-IV, and applicable regulations (including laboratory policies). Coordinating accreditations with government sponsors and intelligence community partners, as necessary.* Responsible for working with facilities management representatives, contractors, and subcontractors to provide options/solutions regarding construction materials, design/installation techniques, and construction lifecycle issues that impact the construction of ICD-705 facilities. Review architectural drawings to ensure security compliance. Coordinate with government Industrial Security Representatives and laboratory security professionals. Perform physical security coordination for multiple programs. Interface with Laboratory and contractor design teams to develop sketches, schematics; provide construction requirements/guidelines to design teams to ensure ICD 705 standards are appropriately applied during construction.* Ensures CTTA TEMPEST standards and recommendations are implemented as mandated for all Special Program Security (SPS) facilities. Responsible for coordination with the CTTA, assessing the recommended/required modifications and developing course of action for facility enhancements to meet the requirements.* Coordinate co-use and joint use agreements between sponsors and Cognizant Security Authorities for efficient and contractually compliant use of ICD-705 facilities.* Assist CSSOs in the completion of annual self-inspections, including but not limited to above ceiling inspections of SPS facilities. Ensure bi-annual inspections of access control systems and intrusion detection systems are conducted and meet the ICD-705 standards.* Oversee security containers (safes), locks and keys for all SPS facilities in compliance with government policy documents, including changing of combinations, completion of SF700s, conducting inventories as necessary and ensuring all administrative forms are created, completed and archived as required.* Provide daily management of risk mitigation program required to allow Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), including Medical PEDs into ICD-705 facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Accrediting Official (AO) approval coordination process, device mitigation plans, inventory, initial and annual refresher training and user agreements for all PEDs that enter SPS facilities.* Regularly attend physical security training meetings and networking events to ensure ARL is adhering to the most current physical security requirements. Develop and administer ARL ICD 705 training to RSS staff, as needed. Support the ARL Physical Security Manager in overseeing guard force requirements for SPS facilities and physical security requirements for OSAs.* Other related functions as assigned. ## **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s Degree.* Five years of demonstrated relevant experience in security, engineering, business management or similar field.* Possess knowledge of physical security governing guidelines such as the ICD705 and Tech Specs, and DODM 5205.07, Vol 3 SAP Physical Security.* Ability to work and communicate with all clients, both internal and external from a wide variety of backgrounds and technical disciplines.* Familiarity with sensitive facility accreditation processes.* Ability to work independently with sensitive and classified information.* Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer. If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsor(s) must continue without interruption during employment, including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsor(s).## **Preferred Qualifications** * Immediate eligibility for classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.* Five years of professional security experience with an emphasis on physical security.* Three years of relevant experience in construction planning and design to include facility programming/planning, developing/reviewing construction drawings and specifications, coordinating/reviewing work of architectural and engineering professionals.* Familiarity with the technical and physical standards for sensitive comparted information systems as specified in ICD 705.* Experience interacting with the intelligence community. **General Notes** An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc. Please mark \"yes\" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing. Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: · 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage · Retirement contributions · Paid vacation and sick time · Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.## **Salary Range**$67,128 - $88,914+/negotiable depending on qualifications ## **Working Conditions** * Standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Some weekend, evening and holiday work* Possible interstate/intrastate travel ## **Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest **Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.