Technical Security Specialist

Cogent Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Security LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Technical Security Specialist to support TSCM missions for a federal agency. A US citizen with active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required. You will lead and assist with TSCM operations, develop security equipment and procedures, and communicate security issues to customers.

Travel up to 45% may be required. Cogent Security values integrity, accountability, and delivering customer success; the role includes shift work and collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant TSCM experience.
• Government certification in TSCM required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willing to conduct shift work and travel (0-45%).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Missions, including construction security.
• Perform research, selection, modification, design, maintenance, and/or development of Technical Security equipment and systems.
• Investigate and develop advanced techniques and devices to mitigate threats.
• Resolve or recommend solutions to overlapping and conflicting security requirements by utilizing knowledge, skills, and abilities, including the ability to interpret various directives, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate orally with customers and groups on technical security-related issues.
• Write reports to document mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security-related issues.

Skills

TSCM experience

Active Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Willingness to travel

MS Office (Word/Excel/SharePoint/Power

Job description

Description

Cogent Security is seeking a Technical Security Specialist to support the Technical Countermeasures Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) mission with a Federal Law Enforcement agency within Washington, D.C. A candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Missions, including construction security.
• Perform research, selection, modification, design, maintenance, and/or development of Technical Security equipment and systems.
• Investigate and develop advanced techniques and devices to mitigate threats.
• Resolve or recommend solutions to overlapping and conflicting security requirements by utilizing knowledge, skills, and abilities, including the ability to interpret various directives, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate orally with customers and groups on technical security-related issues.
• Write reports to document mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security-related issues.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant TSCM experience.
• Government certification in TSCM required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be willing to conduct shift work and travel as needed (0-45%).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal Law Enforcement TSCM support.

About Cogent Security LLC

Cogent Security was founded in 2010 and has since grown to over 150 employees. We pride ourselves on hiring individuals that can deliver customer success with integrity, value, efficiency, and accountability.

Company Website:

https://www.cogentsecurity.com