Technical Security Specialist

Cogent Security LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Security LLC in Washington, DC, seeks a Technical Security Specialist to support TSCM missions for a Federal agency. The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and willingness to travel (0–45%). The candidate should have strong TSCM experience and proficiency with MS Office. Shift work may be required as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with TSCM missions, including construction security.
• Research, selection, modification, design, maintenance of Technical Security equipment and systems.
• Investigate and develop advanced techniques and devices to mitigate threats.
• Resolve security requirements by interpreting directives, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate with customers on technical security issues; write reports documenting events and findings.

Skills

TSCM experience

Top Secret clearance with SCI

Shift work / travel

Government certification

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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