Technical Security Specialist, Senior

Position: Technical Security Specialist, Senior
Location: Onsite - Luling, TX

Job Description:

The Technical Security Specialist, Senior will support Technical Security Systems, including leading-edge technologies for intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, imaging sensors, and other electronic security-related equipment, for highly secure facilities meeting the program requirements for Security Systems of the Department of Defense (DOD). This role requires effective interaction and communication with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Protective Force, Program Management, and Integrated Supply Chain organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform engineering design and analyses, and furnish technical assistance in the installation, operation, and maintenance of Technical Security Systems equipment such as intrusion alarms, security closed-circuit television (CCTV), computerized access control systems, and imaging, sensors, and other security-related equipment.

· Act as the primary point of technical assistance in the installation, operation, and maintenance for all aspects of the Technical Security Systems, including evaluation and recommendations for leading-edge Technical Security Systems.

· Interface with various personnel, including technical security systems sub-contractor personnel, to ensure security systems are maintained in compliance with DOD security and cybersecurity requirements.

· Develop cybersecurity plans, internal procedures, job aids, capture metric data, trending data, and develop monthly/quarterly metrics for security management and preventative maintenance procedures for Technical Security Systems.

· Communicate with outside vendors of security equipment/software, procure hardware and software, and develop custom specifications to ensure compliance with DOD security requirements.

· Utilize SIEM tools (e.g., SPLUNK) to search log data and perform analysis of complex events that may impact broad areas of Security and IT systems.

· Support the ongoing management of multiple physical security programs including but not limited to lock and key, barriers, badging/access control, intrusion detection, and incidence of security concern.

· Assure design and construction of security projects meet requirements through review of architectural, electrical, and security systems construction drawings.

· Drive continuous improvement of security systems through monitoring and evaluation of new, innovative technology solutions for security systems.

· Conduct gap analysis, develop input into site security plans, and may assist in the performance of Technical Security and Countermeasures equipment inspections and surveys.

· Provide physical security assessments of facilities to address threats and mitigate risk through design and evaluation of physical and technical security systems.

· Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with established ES&H requirements. Act as necessary to stop work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours of electronic-related courses or two additional years of equivalent experience in place of degree.

· U.S citizenship required in order to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Defense "Secret" level security clearance.

· 2+ years of experience in Technical Security or comparable technical activities that include the application of engineering principles and technology to complex technical assignments.

Preferred Skills:

· Basic understanding of project management and ability to lead small projects.

· Experience with alarm system, access control, and CCTV system design and management.

· Basic proficiency with electronic testing, troubleshooting, and electronic measurement equipment.

· Basic understanding of trunked radio technologies.

· Basic understanding of desktop computers, peripheral equipment, server administration, and networking administration skills.

· Basic understanding of the range of DOD Orders and Manuals that define security program requirements.

· Ability to develop cybersecurity plans, internal procedures, job aids, capture metric data, trending data, and develop monthly/quarterly metrics for security management and preventative maintenance procedures for Technical Security Systems.

· Experience with CAD software.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

· Ability to work well in an inclusive, diverse organization, partnering with various internal