Physical Security Specialist, Washington, DC

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2d•Onsite

About The Position

PotomacWave is looking for a Physical Security Specialist to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. The individual supporting this position will be responsible for implementing and supporting the Department's Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security program with a primary emphasis on physical security, SCIF lifecycle management, and technical security coordination. This position will provide subject matter expertise across SCI security disciplines while leading physical security program initiatives including SCIF construction, accreditation, inspections, risk assessments, and security system implementation. The candidate will interpret and apply Intelligence Community (IC), DOE, and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN) security policy, develop localized procedures, advise government leadership on physical security matters, and coordinate with headquarters, field offices, laboratories, and other IC partners to ensure compliance with national security requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master's Degree is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience supporting Intelligence Community or Federal security programs.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of SCI security principles, concepts, policies, and methodologies with the ability to perform independently with minimal supervision.
Strong experience in Physical Security and SCIF construction, certification, and accreditation is required.
Working knowledge of the following security disciplines: Physical Security, Personnel Security, Technical Security, Information Security, COMSEC, Operations Security (OPSEC), Automated Information Systems (AIS) Security, Cyber Security.
The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance.
6+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Federal security programs.
Strong experience with Physical Security programs.
Strong experience with SCIF construction, certification, and accreditation.
Experience with SCIF lifecycle management, including planning, construction, accreditation, inspections, and sustainment.
Experience conducting SCIF physical security surveys, inspections, audits, performance testing, and accreditation activities.
Experience reviewing SCIF design packages, construction drawings, engineering documentation, and renovation plans.
Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, facilities personnel, project managers, and construction contractors on SCIF projects.
Experience evaluating physical protection systems, including: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Related security technologies.
Experience conducting physical security risk assessments.
Experience identifying security vulnerabilities and corrective actions.
Experience developing security inspection and assessment reports.
Experience developing cost-effective security mitigation strategies.
Experience interpreting and applying IC and intelligence security policies and requirements.
Experience developing or improving security policies, procedures, standards, and implementation guidance.
Experience conducting security compliance reviews and assessments.
Experience developing and delivering security awareness and training programs.
Experience coordinating with various offices such as Headquarters, field offices, laboratories, and IC partners.
Experience researching and evaluating emerging physical security technologies and standards.
Experience supporting interagency security meetings, working groups, inspections, and committees.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance.
Expert knowledge of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security principles, policies, concepts, and methodologies.
Advanced Physical Security expertise.
SCIF construction and accreditation expertise.
SCIF lifecycle management.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
Knowledge of security orders, policies, and requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal and Intelligence Community security policies.
Ability to independently perform security assessments with minimal supervision.
Physical security inspection and assessment skills.
Security risk assessment and vulnerability identification.
Corrective action and mitigation strategy development.
Ability to evaluate physical security systems and technologies.
Understanding of IDS, access control, and CCTV systems.
SCIF design and construction review skills.
Ability to work with architects, engineers, construction contractors, and facilities personnel.
Strong technical security coordination skills.
Strong policy and procedure development skills.
Security compliance expertise.
Security training and awareness development and delivery.
Strong written communication and technical report-writing skills.
Strong verbal communication and briefing skills.
Strong stakeholder and interagency coordination skills.
Ability to advise government leadership and security personnel.
Ability to research and evaluate emerging security technologies and requirements.
Ability to manage multiple security projects and special assignments.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred.
Experience supporting Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN).
Experience supporting a SCI security program.
Experience working directly with various offices such as Headquarters, Field Intelligence, or National Laboratories.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community SCIFs at a national level.
Experience managing the full SCIF lifecycle from design through sustainment.
Experience with SCIF construction projects involving architects, engineers, contractors, and facilities organizations.
Experience conducting SCIF accreditation/certification activities.
Experience with IC physical security inspections and compliance audits.
Experience developing localized security procedures based on IC requirements.
Experience advising senior government leadership on SCI and physical security matters.
Experience evaluating physical security modernization initiatives.
Experience with emerging physical security technologies.
Experience participating in IC interagency working groups or committees.
Experience supporting nationwide or geographically dispersed SCIF programs.
Experience integrating physical security with technical, personnel, information, cyber, COMSEC, and OPSEC security programs.
Advanced knowledge of SCI security requirements.
Advanced knowledge of Intelligence Community physical security standards.
Expertise in SCIF accreditation/certification processes.
Strong SCIF construction project management/coordination skills.
Ability to interpret complex construction and engineering documentation.
Expertise in physical protection system design and implementation.
Strong security risk management skills.
Ability to develop enterprise-level physical security strategies.
Strong policy analysis and policy development skills.
Strong security modernization and technology evaluation skills.
Ability to translate complex IC security requirements into practical procedures.
Strong leadership and advisory skills.
Strong interagency collaboration skills.
Ability to represent an organization in IC working groups and committees.
Strong training and mentoring capabilities.
Ability to balance security requirements with operational and mission needs.

Responsibilities

Assist in executing the DOE SCI security program in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DOE Orders, and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence policies.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for physical security and SCIF lifecycle management, providing technical guidance and recommendations to government leadership and security personnel.
Conduct SCI physical security surveys, inspections, audits, performance testing, and certification/accreditation activities for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) nationwide.
Review SCIF design packages, construction drawings, engineering documentation, and renovation plans to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community and DOE physical security requirements.
Coordinate with architects, facilities personnel, engineers, project managers, and construction contractors throughout the planning, construction, accreditation, and sustainment phases of SCIF projects.
Evaluate physical protection systems including intrusion detection systems, access control systems, closed circuit television systems, and related security technologies to determine appropriate protection strategies while minimizing operational impacts.
Develop comprehensive inspection reports identifying security vulnerabilities, risk assessments, corrective actions, and cost-effective mitigation strategies.
Conduct program activities supporting SCI physical security, personnel security, technical security, AIS security, COMSEC, OPSEC, cyber security, and information security programs through inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews.
Develop, interpret, and recommend improvements to DOE and Intelligence Community security policies, procedures, standards, and implementation guidance related to SCI security.
Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs focused on physical security, SCIF requirements, and SCI security compliance.
Coordinate with DOE Headquarters, Field Intelligence Elements, National Laboratories, and Intelligence Community partners to ensure consistent implementation of SCI security requirements.
Research emerging physical security technologies, security standards, and Intelligence Community requirements to evaluate impacts to existing infrastructure and recommend modernization initiatives.
Represent the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Security Division at meetings, working groups, inspections, and interagency committees involving physical security, SCIFs, and SCI security matters.
Perform other SCI security program responsibilities and special projects as assigned in support of mission requirements.