Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician

Armada LTD; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD in Arlington, VA seeks Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician to support secure facility construction, accreditation, and maintenance per DoD and Intelligence Community directives. This role assists Government personnel with documentation, compliance processes, and security requirements for SCI and SAP facilities.

Duties include advising on construction security, preparing checklists, processing accreditation requests, monitoring accreditation status, and

Qualifications

• The candidate has ICD 503 and ICD 705 knowledge and DoD/IC facility security experience.
• Ability to interpret secure facility requirements and support accreditation documentation.
• Experience preparing fixed facility checklists and status reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise Government on documentation required for DoD/IC directives.
• Maintain standards per ICD 503 and ICD 705 for secure facilities.
• Prepare fixed facility checklists and accreditation requests.
• Monitor accreditation requirements and ensure approvals are current.
• Assist with alarm system testing and accreditation maintenance.
• Support development of security plans and approval documentation for SCI/SAP operations.
• Draft memorandums recommending approval or disapproval of security construction docs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD 503

ICD 705

Facility security

Accreditation docs

Alarm testing

Govt coordination

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

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The Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician supports secure facility construction, accreditation, and maintenance activities in accordance with DoD and Intelligence Community directives. The Specialist assists Government personnel with documentation, compliance processes, and physical security requirements for SCI and SAP facilities. Responsibilities include construction oversight, accreditation preparation, alarm system support, and global participation in SSAMP activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician advise and assist the Government with guidance and documentation required to facilitate compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community Directives.
• Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician help maintain standards required by ICD 503 for information system protection and ICD 705 for secure room and facility construction at special access and SCI levels.
• Advise on construction security requirements, prepare fixed facility checklists, and develop accreditation requests for Government review and processing.
• Monitor facility accreditation requirements, process updates, and ensure approvals remain current and properly documented.
• Assist with measures necessary for maintenance, testing, and verification of facility alarm systems and overall accreditation status.
• Support obtaining and maintaining facility accreditation under the direction of designated Government personnel such as the SSO, PSO, or site security manager.
• Security Specialist - Construction Surveillance Technician assist with developing construction security plans, SOPs, fixed facility checklists, and approval documentation required for SCI/SAP facility operations.
• Support the development of facility security status reports and contribute to global SSAMP activities, including drafting memorandums recommending approval or disapproval of security construction documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of ICD 503, ICD 705, and DoD/IC facility construction, accreditation, and physical security criteria.
• Ability to interpret secure facility requirements, assess construction security needs, and support accreditation documentation.
• Skilled in preparing fixed facility checklists, developing status reports, and assisting with secure facility approval packages.
• Ability to support alarm testing, accreditation maintenance, and secure facility compliance under Government direction.
• Skilled in coordinating with Government personnel and supporting global SSAMP activities involving secure facility oversight.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.

Minimum/General Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education:

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes:

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.