Physical Security Operations Specialist

Watermark Risk Management International • Hopewell, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be a key team member for teams that assess the security and resilience of critical U.S. Air Force mission systems, infrastructures, and assets. Air Force Mission Assurance Assessment Teams require highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services to develop and conduct comprehensive assessments of critical assets and activities. In this high visibility, demanding role you’ll have the with the opportunity to travel around the world to the most important Air Force critical infrastructure to ensure its survivability against all hazards and threats.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience planning, managing, or assessing physical security.
• Expert knowledge of risk management, security operations, and advanced security technologies and techniques..
• Strong knowledge of electronic security system design, operation, and system effectiveness assessment.
• Technical report writing for security assessment, inspection, or risk management.
• Knowledge of Information Security and Operations Security principles.
• Familiarity with the DoD Mission Assurance Constructs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of requirements for protection of classified and sensitive information.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Must be able to travel up to 25% per year.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Must be able to effectively use databases and other IT systems.
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is highly desirable.
• DoD CDSE SFPC, SAPPC, SPIPC or PSC certifications are highly desirable.
• ASIS International PSP certification is highly desirable.
• CPTED training or certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of sites to protect personnel, critical assets, and missions from physical attacks and hazards.
• Review overall physical security posture, security operations, physical security systems for possible weaknesses and deficiencies.
• Assess the operational environment and assets and infrastructure to determine vulnerabilities.
• Use expert knowledge of risk assessment and risk response to assist with asset, site, and enterprise risk management.
• Provide recommendations to reduce the overall risk by preventing or mitigating damage to or destruction of mission-critical systems.
• Write highly-technical reports and provide briefings for physical security assessment findings and subsequent risk management recommendations.
• Collaboratively support team and staff mission activities including conferences, development of artifacts and quality control of products.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees