Physical Security Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates • Oak Ridge, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Physical Security Manager opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN. The Physical Security Manager will manage and continuously improve the enterprise-wide physical security programs. This role will be responsible for the management and execution of a Physical Security program. They will play a key role in ensuring compliance with DOE and NNSA regulatory frameworks, while protecting national security interests across highly sensitive nuclear enrichment operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. Government security programs (DOE and/or DOD, etc.).
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing/implementing Physical Security programs.
• Experience directly supporting DOE/NNSA missions and working with national laboratories or defense contractors.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior government and industry stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to report to an assigned work location.
• Active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance or DoD Top Secret with SSBI.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of DOE O 472.2A, SEAD requirements, and federal adjudicative guidelines.
• Proven ability to collaborate with federal customers, senior leadership, and cross‑functional security teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality assurance programs.
• Participated in security working groups and professional forums.
• Provided security guidance and consultation to management and staff.
• Experience with: DOE Physical Security processes IOSC Inquiry Official Derivative Classifier and UCNI Reviewing Official Reviewing classified reproduction, destruction equipment, and storage areas CMPC and IOSC programs, including training development, briefings, trending analysis, and compliance reviews.
• Security awareness and training programs
• Supporting Survey and Self-assessment programs
• DOE oversight and compliance activities
• Supporting classification reviews and information protection activities
• Handling and protecting classified and controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Physical Security Program.
• Lead Physical Security program implementation, including intrusion detection systems, barriers, PACS, security postings, and facility access controls.
• Interpret DOE order requirements and incorporate them into site security plans, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct annual testing of security systems, self-assessments, false/nuisance alarm trending, and tamper-indicating device (TID) program management.
• Provide oversight and supervision of Lock & Key and Insider Threat program personnel
• Manage and provide oversight of the Insider Threat Program.
• Support daily operations including facility opening/closing and off-hours alarm response.
• Write and certify security plans, conduct walkdowns, approve shipping plans, and certify/decertify security areas.
• Conduct reviews, assessments, and updates to manuals, SOPs, and training materials.
• Provide OPSEC support, perform OPSEC reviews, and develop Security Awareness materials and presentations.
• Manage or supervise multidisciplinary security teams across locations, ensuring DOE compliance and delivery of contractual requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior