Physical Security Specialist

MELE Associates•Washington, DC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MELE Associates is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to establish, implement, and maintain a physical security program using active and passive security measures and management protocols to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, materials, and documents. The specialist will manage physical security plans and systems, coordinate with design and operations personnel to select appropriate protection systems, and support the SCI technical and physical security program in accordance with National, Intelligence Community, DOE, and IN policies and standards. The role includes serving as a subject matter expert, conducting risk-based security program activities, reviewing construction plans and proposed policies, developing reports and corrective actions, and collaborating with DOE headquarters and field personnel. The specialist will also represent the Security Division at meetings and committees, maintain security training and awareness, and analyze emerging security technologies and requirements. Other technical and physical security tasks may be assigned. 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 work independently in physical security, intrusion detection systems, automated access control systems, closed-circuit television, and physical security construction for SCIFs.
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.
Implement and manage physical security plans and oversee installation and testing of physical security tools and systems.
Coordinate with design specialists, operations personnel, and other security specialists to determine appropriate protection systems.
Assist in executing the SCI technical and physical security program in accordance with applicable National, IC, DOE, and IN policies, directives, guidance, and standards.
Provide advice, assistance, and education on technical and physical security policy, procedures, and regulations.
Conduct risk-based security program activities, including surveys, audits, inspections, performance tests, and SCIF certification and accreditation activities.
Review construction plans for compliance with applicable directives and appropriate protection systems.
Develop reports identifying threats, cost-effective strategies, alternative risk mitigations, and corrective actions.
Review and comment on proposed technical and physical security policies.
Collaborate with DOE headquarters and field technical and physical security personnel to ensure security requirements are met.
Represent the Security Division, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, at 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 infrastructure and operations.
Complete other technical and physical security program tasks as assigned.