SCIF Manager / Physical Security Specialist

Puyenpa Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC seeks an experienced SCIF Manager / Physical Security Specialist to support USSOUTHCOM security operations in Doral, Florida. You will oversee SCIF accreditation, ESS testing, and access control, ensuring compliance with ICD 705 and DoD policies.

This role requires TS/SCI eligibility, DoD/IC security background, and strong technical writing. On-site duties include coordination with mission partners and maintaining security documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in DoD/IC physical security management preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills for SOPs and reports.
• CDSE Physical Security credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accredit and lifecycle-manage SCIFs, TSCIFs, and TSWA per ICD 705 and DoD policy.
• Plan and conduct semi-annual ESS testing and maintain logs.
• Administer access control systems and key/combination management.
• Draft SOPs, EAPs, and support inspections and audits.

Skills

SCIF management

Physical security

ICD 705 knowledge

SASO/DISS knowledge

Technical writing

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security / Criminal Justice / Information Systems

Tools

RMT/AMHS

IDS

BMS

GSA-approved high-security locks

CSPs / FFCs

Job description

The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector.
We are seeking an experienced SCIF Manager / Physical Security Specialist to support the security mission at U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida. This position is responsible for the overall physical security, operational readiness, compliance, and accreditation maintenance of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Tactical SCIFs (TSCIFs), and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWAs) in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 705), DoD 5105.21, and USSOUTHCOM security policies.

Key Responsibilities & Core Functions

1. SCIF, TSCIF, and TSWA Accreditation & Lifecycle Management (PWS 5.4.7.1)

• Maintain and organize all facility files, historical accreditation documentation, and local databases for permanent SCIFs, Tactical SCIFs (TSCIFs), and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWAs).
• Coordinate, prepare, and maintain Co-Utilization Agreements (CUAs) and Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU) with tenant and mission partner organizations.
• Author and submit Preconstruction Checklists, Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), and Construction Security Plans (CSPs) in coordination with the Site Security Manager (SSM) and Accrediting Official (AO).
• Prepare formal security correspondence, authorizations, and message traffic using the Record Message Traffic (RMT) / Automated Message Handling System (AMHS).
• Maintain, track, and update physical facility security information within the System for Anti-terrorism and Security Operations (SASO) and command databases.

2. Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Oversight & Testing (PWS 5.4.7.2)

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct mandatory semi-annual testing of Electronic Security Systems (ESS) across all secure spaces and SCIFs.
• Conduct comprehensive functional testing of:
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and premature duress alarms.
  • Balanced Magnetic Switches (BMS) on vault doors, perimeter entryways, and emergency exits.
  • PIR Motion Detectors and boundary sensors to ensure zero dead-zones or line-of-sight obstructions.
• Maintain complete, auditable written logs and diagnostic status records for all ESS components.
• Deliverable Requirement: Compile and submit the formal ESS Test Results and Device Status Report to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) semi-annually within five (5) working days of testing completion.

3. Missing / Standard Industry SCIF Functions (Operational Enhancements)

• Access Control & Key/Combo Management:
  • Administer automated access control systems (ACS), cipher locks, and GSA-approved high-security locks (e.g., X-09, X-10, S&G 2740).
  • Manage combination changes upon departure of cleared personnel, semi-annually, or following any security incident/compromise.
  • Maintain master access rosters, visitor control logs, and foreign national/uncleared escort protocols.
• Emergency Action & Standard Operating Procedures:
  • Draft, review, and maintain facility-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for evacuation, natural disasters, active threat, and emergency destruction.
  • Conduct periodic emergency destruction drills and security awareness briefs for assigned SCIF occupants.
• Inspections, Audits, and Countermeasures:
  • Conduct internal quarterly physical security spot-checks and annual comprehensive self-inspections to ensure continuous accreditation readiness.
  • Assist government security leadership during Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and formal DIA/DoD security audits.
  • Track and resolve physical security deficiencies; manage remediation milestones and compensatory measures until formal mitigation.
• TEMPEST & Secure Acoustic Controls:
  • Validate and enforce sound transmission class (STC) ratings, acoustic masking/sound dampening systems, and perimeter penetration seals.
  • Monitor equipment placement to adhere to RED/BLACK TEMPEST separation requirements and technical security guidance.

4. Contract Administration & Compliance (PWS 5.5)

• Comply with mandatory Service Contract Reporting (SCR) protocols:
  • Track and record all contractor and subcontractor direct labor hours executed under the contract via the designated secure reporting portal.
  • Complete inputs covering the government fiscal year (FY) period of performance (October 1 through September 30) within the required timeline.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret with current eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); must be willing and eligible to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph examination.
• Education: High School Diploma / GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of specialized experience in DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) physical security administration and SCIF management.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated, practical working knowledge of:
  • ICD 705 (Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities).
  • DoD Manual 5105.21 (Vols 1-3) and DoD 5200.08-R (Physical Security Program).
• Hands-on experience administering and testing IDS, BMS, and motion detection hardware/software.
• Working proficiency with military communication systems (RMT/AMHS) and security tracking platforms (SASO, DISS, or equivalent).
• Strong technical writing skills for composing FFCs, CSPs, SOPs, and compliance reports.

Preferred Certifications & Background:

• Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) credentials:
  • Physical Security Certification (PSC)
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Certified GSA Lock Inspector / Technician certification is a strong plus.
• Prior experience within a Combatant Command (COCOM) environment or joint service headquarters.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed within an indoor, windowless, access-controlled facility.
• Must be capable of physically inspecting secure perimeters, ceilings, ductwork, raised flooring, and elevated lock components.
• Ability to lift test equipment or physical security hardware weighing up to 35 lbs.

Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.