Senior Physical Security Specialist — SCIF/SCI

PotomacWave Consulting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. The role focuses on implementing and supporting the SCI security program with emphasis on physical security, SCIF lifecycle management, and technical security coordination.

The candidate will advise leaders on policy, plan SCIF projects, perform inspections, risk assessments, and coordinate with IC partners to ensure compliance with national security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of six years of experience supporting Intelligence Community or Federal security programs.
• Expert knowledge of SCI security principles, policies, and methodologies.
• Strong experience in physical security and SCIF construction, certification, and accreditation.
• Working knowledge of Physical Security, Personnel Security, Technical Security, Information Security, COMSEC, OPSEC, AIS Security, and Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the DOE SCI security program in accordance with ICDs, DOE Orders, and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence policies.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for physical security and SCIF lifecycle management, providing technical guidance and recommendations to government leadership and security personnel.
• Conduct SCI physical security surveys, inspections, audits, performance testing, and certification/accreditation activities for SCIFs nationwide.
• Review SCIF design packages, construction drawings, engineering documentation, and renovation plans to ensure compliance with IC and DOE physical security requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, facilities personnel, engineers, project managers, and construction contractors throughout planning, construction, accreditation, and sustainment phases of SCIF projects.
• Evaluate physical protection systems including intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and related security technologies to determine protection strategies.
• Develop inspection reports identifying security vulnerabilities, risk assessments, corrective actions, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct program activities supporting SCI physical security, personnel security, technical security, AIS security, COMSEC, OPSEC, cyber security, and information security programs through inspections and reviews.
• Develop, interpret, and recommend improvements to DOE and IC security policies, procedures, standards, and implementation guidance for SCI security.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs focused on physical security, SCIF requirements, and SCI security compliance.
• Coordinate with DOE Headquarters, Field Intelligence Elements, National Laboratories, and IC partners to ensure consistent SCI security implementation.
• Research emerging physical security technologies and IC requirements to evaluate impacts and modernization initiatives.
• Represent the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Security Division at meetings and interagency committees on physical security, SCIFs, and SCI security matters.
• Perform other SCI security program responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Skills

SCI security principles

Physical Security

SCIF construction

SCIF certification

SCIF accreditation

Personnel Security

Technical Security

Information Security

COMSEC

OPSEC

AIS Security

Cyber Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. The role focuses on implementing and supporting the SCI security program with emphasis on physical security, SCIF lifecycle management, and technical security coordination.

The candidate will advise leaders on policy, plan SCIF projects, perform inspections, risk assessments, and coordinate with IC partners to ensure compliance with national security requirements.