Physical Security Specialist

Come join our team! At Unlimited Technology, we are committed to our company's core values of Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability. With offices throughout the United States, we are a premier cyber and physical security specialty contractor, and we are growing at a rapid pace. We have a wide range of talented and experienced individuals that deliver cutting edge technology solutions to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. We secure the facilities and networks of the world’s leading brands and critical infrastructure and are recognized leaders in the physical and IT security, cyber, and managed services industries. UT offers a rewarding career, great benefits, and the chance to learn and work with ground-breaking technology and premier clients.

UT Government is looking to add a Physical Security Specialist in Arlington, VA. 

The Physical Security Specialist will travel to various sites completely Facility Security Assessments, write facility security plans, and make strategic recommendations on Physical Security solutions. 

Duties:

• Conduct FSA for up to 80 facilities nationwide to determine if designated areas meet ISC standards, including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Complete a physical inspection of grounds and all relevant systems and features.
  • Conduct a lighting survey.
  • Evaluate pertinent information from tenant interviews; and
• Conduct research
• Inspect and analyze
• Perform threat assessment(s)
• Identify and evaluate countermeasures
• Author a comprehensive, clear, and concise report to document fact-based findings and recommendations determined by the efforts of research and data gathering outlined in the security assessment.
• Present recommendations outlined in the security assessment report
• Review and comment on ESS, architectural, electrical and other design and as-built drawings to ensure accuracy, compliance, thoroughness and standardization, as required.
• Provide physical security oversight and coordination for facilities nationwide. Provide assistance and guidance in recommending approval regarding the adequacy and appropriateness of security measures based on conformance with standards applied to specific projects affecting these facilities.
• Provide expert technical guidance and advice to on the implementation of physical security standards and policies.
• Identify broad range of critical and complex physical security issues and recommend modification as required to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Evaluate physical security policies and procedures in response to a variety of physical security issues, changing design requirements, and evolving security conditions.
• Participate in working groups to identify, examine, negotiate, and resolve security mandates, concerns, and issues.
• On Site 5 days a week with travel be required 25% of the time.

 Qualifications:

• Familiar with reviewing, updating, and following security directives, policies, guidelines and publications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of physical security principles, methods, and practices as applied to the planning, design, review, and construction of multi-use buildings and compounds.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive physical security analyses, evaluate compliance, and enforce physical security standards.
• Ability to diagnose, isolate, and resolve critical and complex physical security problems associated with the physical security standards that govern the building, planning, design, and construction phases.

• Understanding of the ISC Risk Management Process and related documentation.
• Familiarization or five (5) years’ experience in determining FSL’s and performing FSA per the ISC Risk Management Process.
• Familiar with one (1) or more of the following: ESS requirement developments; design; integration; implementation; and lifecycle planning.
• Proficient with the countermeasure approvals and processes
• ISC Facility Security Committee policies;
• Funding cycle;
• Historic Committee approvals;
• Zoning/Planning Committee approvals; and
• Internal agency approval process.
• ISC certifications and training including, but not limited to, the following:
• Risk Management Process (satisfies requirements of FEMA IS-890 and IS-1170);
• Overview of ISC Publications (IS-1171);
• LOP and Application of the Design-Basis Threat (DBT) Report (IS-1173);
• Facility Security Committees (IS-1174)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
• Paid time off 
• 11 Paid Holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.