Physical Security Specialist (TS/SCI CI Poly)

Take2 Consulting, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Take2 Consulting, LLC in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Physical Security Specialist to lead the SCIF accreditation lifecycle, oversee construction security, and ensure ongoing facility compliance across accredited spaces. You will serve as a SME on physical security requirements, policies, and risk mitigation in support of a DoD/IC environment.

The role requires hands-on SCIF accreditation experience, proficiency with FFCs, TEMPEST, CSPs, and security systems, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of physical security experience, preferably within the Intelligence Community or DoD.
• Hands-on experience supporting SCIF accreditation and/or SCIF construction.
• Knowledge of ICD 705 and physical/technical security requirements for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
• Experience with FFCs, TEMPEST, CTTA coordination, Construction Security Plans, facility inspections, IDS, ACS, and CCTV.
• Ability to conduct physical security assessments and recommend remediation or mitigation strategies.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph and ability to complete clearance crossover.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support the accreditation and continued compliance of SCIF facilities, including new construction and renovations.
• Prepare, review, and submit Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST docs, and co-use agreements for review by CTTA and Accrediting Official.
• Develop and implement Construction Security Plans (CSPs) for SCIF projects.
• Oversee secure construction activities and coordinate with Site Security Managers and stakeholders.
• Conduct baseline, annual, and ad-hoc physical security inspections of accredited facilities.
• Evaluate physical security systems (IDS, ACS, CCTV) for SCIF environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and develop risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and waivers.
• Provide SME on physical security policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with security leadership to expand security capabilities.

Skills

SCIF accreditation

Physical security

Security assessments

IDS

ACS

CCTV

DoD/IC experience

Policy & procedures

Tools

FFCs

TEMPEST

Construction Security Plans

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Specialist with hands-on SCIF accreditation experience. This role is focused on the full lifecycle of SCIF accreditation, construction security, facility inspections, physical security systems, and ongoing facility compliance. The ideal candidate will come from an IC or DoD security environment and have the technical depth to serve as a subject matter expert on physical security requirements, accreditation processes, policies, and risk mitigation.

Clearance Requirements

Top Secret/SCI CI Poly

Key Responsibilities

• Support the accreditation and continued compliance of SCIF facilities, including new construction, renovations, and existing accredited spaces.
• Prepare, review, and submit Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST documentation/addendums, and co-use agreements for review by the CTTA and Accrediting Official.
• Develop and implement Construction Security Plans (CSPs) for SCIF construction and renovation projects.
• Oversee secure construction activities and coordinate with Site Security Managers and other security stakeholders.
• Conduct baseline, annual, and ad-hoc physical security inspections of accredited facilities.
• Evaluate physical security systems, including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), and CCTV, for SCIF environments.
• Identify physical security vulnerabilities and develop risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and waiver requests as needed.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to physical security policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.
• Work closely with security leadership and other stakeholders to improve and expand security capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of physical security experience, preferably within the Intelligence Community or DoD.
• Hands-on experience supporting SCIF accreditation and/or SCIF construction.
• Knowledge of ICD 705 and physical/technical security requirements for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
• Experience with areas such as FFCs, TEMPEST, CTTA coordination, Construction Security Plans, facility inspections, IDS, ACS, and CCTV.
• Ability to conduct physical security assessments and recommend appropriate remediation or mitigation strategies.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph and ability to successfully complete clearance crossover.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in McLean, VA.