Physical & Technical Security Specialist - SCIF & SCI Expert

VetJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical and Technical Security Specialist to join our team in Washington, DC, supporting a Federal client. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining a comprehensive physical security program with active and passive measures to prevent unauthorized access.

You will work with design and operations teams, review plans, develop security reporting, and help ensure compliance with national directives; US citizenship and an active DOE Q or TS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor degree desirable.
• U.S. citizen with an active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the SCI security program in accordance with National/IC directives.
• Provide advice and education on security policy, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct risk-based security activities including surveys, audits, inspections, performance tests, and SCIF accreditation.
• Review construction plans for compliance with directives to determine protection systems.
• Develop reports identifying threats, mitigations, and corrective actions.
• Review and comment on proposed security policies.
• Collaborate with security personnel to ensure all requirements are met.
• Represent Security Division at meetings and interagency committees.
• Develop and maintain a security training and awareness program.
• Research and analyze emerging security technology and requirements.
• Complete other security program tasks as assigned.

Skills

Physical Security

Intrusion Detection Systems

Automated Access Control Systems

Closed Circuit Television

Physical Security Construction (SCIF)

Technical Security

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures

TEMPEST

Education

Associate degree in business field

Bachelor degree desirable

Job description

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical and Technical Security Specialist to join our team in Washington, DC, supporting a Federal client. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining a comprehensive physical security program with active and passive measures to prevent unauthorized access.

You will work with design and operations teams, review plans, develop security reporting, and help ensure compliance with national directives; US citizenship and an active DOE Q or TS clearance are required.