Senior Physical Security Specialist

This position requires a strong background in supporting construction projects for classified programs. The role requires developing ICD-705 compliant documents, including Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC), Construction Security Plans (CSP), and DCSA Forms 147, to support both Intelligence and DoD community customer bases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) construction and accreditation. This will involve creating plans for performing technical inspections and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and respond to Requests for Information.

In addition, the candidate will conduct routine secure area construction project inspections to ensure quality assurance and compliance, as well as conduct STC testing to guarantee rated perimeters meet customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and senior management across multiple program sites and business units

• Assist in presentation preparation for program status and reviews (internal and external)

• Have firm understanding of requirements of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 related to physical security and construction requirements for SAPFs submitting pre-construction and accreditation packages to include Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST Assessments, and DCSA Forms 147s

• Complete or assist in the drafting and completion of the Concept of Operations and/or Construction Security Plans

• Conduct technical inspections and STC testing

• Perform design reviews of the project plans throughout each phase of the design process

• Participate and provide technical support when attending meetings, in-progress reviews, integrated concept, product teams, working groups, design meetings or conferences

• Provide guidance on design of communication systems adhere to CNSSAM TEMPEST 1-13 & CNSSI 7003 standards

• Provide design review and guidance on related Access Control & Intrusion Detection systems

• Monitor and observe the tradesmen as they accomplish their various tasks to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction

• Operate various technical inspection equipment

• Useful knowledge of all construction disciplines, including civil architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles

• Guide and review architectural drawings, to confirm adherence to physical security requirements

• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration among security staff

• Write detailed reports and complete the analyses of issues, findings, and security situations that require staff action

• Maintain daily logs during tours of duty

• Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for up to several hours per day and may involve bending at the waist, climbing stairs, and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain

• May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties. Vehicles are to include but not limited to: cars, trucks, electric carts, and bicycles

• Assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
 

• Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

• Ability to obtain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Programs (SAP)

• Ability to obtain U.S. Polygraph

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and accrediting SCIFs and SAPFs

• 5+ years experience with ICD 705 and TEMPEST standards for building and accrediting secure spaces and 32 CFR, P