Physical Security Specialist

MELE Associates, Inc.•Washington, DC

10d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

MELE Associates is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to establish, implement, and maintain a physical security program that uses active and passive security measures and management protocols to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, material, and documents. The role implements and manages physical security plans and oversees installation and testing of security systems and tools. The specialist coordinates with design specialists, operations personnel, and other security specialists to select protection systems that maximize security while minimizing adverse effects on the organization's mission. The role also assists with the SCI technical and physical security program in accordance with applicable National, Intelligence Community, DOE, and IN policies, directives, guidance, and standards. As a subject matter expert, the specialist advises, assists, and educates personnel on technical and physical security policies, procedures, and regulations. The work includes risk-based surveys, audits, inspections, performance tests, SCIF certification and accreditation activities, construction-plan reviews, reporting, policy review, collaboration with DOE HQ and field personnel, and participation in meetings and committees. The specialist also develops security training and awareness and researches emerging security technologies and requirements. This is a full-time position in Washington, DC. The stated salary range is $60,000–$75,000.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Expert knowledge of security principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Ability to perform independent work in physical security, including intrusion detection systems, automated access control systems, closed-circuit television, and physical security construction for SCIFs.
Ability to perform independent work in technical security, including Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and TEMPEST.
Active TS or Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Establish, implement, and maintain a physical security program using active and passive security measures and management protocols to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, material, and documents.
Implement and manage physical security plans, and oversee the installation and testing of physical security tools and systems.
Coordinate with design specialists, operations personnel, and other security specialists to determine appropriate protection systems that maximize security while minimizing adverse impacts on the organization's mission.
Assist in executing the SCI technical and physical security program in accordance with applicable National, Intelligence Community, DOE, and IN policies, directives, guidance, and standards.
Provide advice, assistance, and education to personnel on technical and physical security policy, procedures, and regulations.
Conduct risk-based technical and physical security program activities, including surveys, audits, inspections, performance tests, and SCIF certification and accreditation requirements.
Review construction plans for compliance with applicable directives and to determine appropriate protection systems.
Develop reports on program activities identifying threats, cost-effective strategies, alternative risk mitigations, and corrective actions.
Review and comment on proposed technical and physical security policies.
Collaborate with DOE HQ and field technical and physical security personnel to ensure security requirements are met.
Represent the Security Division, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence at internal and external meetings, working groups, and interagency committees.
Develop and maintain a technical and physical security training and awareness program.
Research and analyze emerging security technology and requirements, including implementation requirements, resource implications, and impacts on existing security infrastructure and operations.
Complete other technical and physical security program tasks as assigned.