Lead Physical Security Specialist

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Job Summary:
Alluvionic is seeking a Lead Physical Security Specialist to join the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) Security and Emergency Management Staff (SEMS) in Washington, DC. As the lead, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the security infrastructure of EUSAO facilities, ensuring compliance with security standards, and providing technical expertise to enhance overall security measures.


Must be US Citizen
Clearance Required:  Yes – Obtain Top Secret Clearance 
*This is an onsite position.*


Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for USAOs on security systems and other physical security issues. Diagnose issues and coordinate with the appropriate staffs (such as Information Technology (IT), Personnel Security, HSPD-12 and USAO staff) to resolve and confirm completion. Create scopes of work (SOWs) for projects and service tickets to have security vendor correct issues and restore complete operation of the security systems.
• Monitor Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) communications network status. Coordinate with the IT staff and monitoring company to resolve communication errors and issues as they occur.
• Complete security design packages including SOWs and drawings. Work with security installer on planning software and hardware upgrades, new installation projects and other security equipment projects.
• Coordinate and cooperate with various IT staffs on security system shared interests, to include Personnel Access Control System (PACS) certificate validation, IP CCTV, new equipment/systems testing in lab environment, etc.
• Participate in physical security surveys and inspections, as requested, throughout 94 Districts comprising approximately 300 USAO facilities to determine if designated areas meet accepted standards for the safeguarding of life, property, assets and classified information. Assist in drafting results of surveys and inspections to include detailed evaluations and recommendations for review and revision. This includes generation of cost estimates and/or Statements of Work.
• Apply appropriate security standards during building design, upgrade and/or renovation phases prior to occupying new, upgraded, or renovated USAO space. Integrate all physical, technical and system security requirements into the overall security design, using AutoCAD, Visio and Microsoft Project.
• Provide assistance to USAO field offices on physical security standards, especially during project development.
• Assists in review of alteration, expansion, and new construction documentation to identify security related items that require revision or further clarification to meet applicable standards.
• Participate in project meetings with Facilities Management, field offices, GSA and their selected building contractors.
• Provide technical assistance on physical security systems troubles and issues to the USAOs. Assistance can be in the form of telephone/email support, remote-in capability, or on-site visits.  Take part in special projects and studies affecting the overall security of USAO facilities and property.
• 3 and 4 CON Facility Security Support
  • Provide technical support on facility security systems, to include PACS, IDS, IPCTV, intercoms, portals, barriers, duress alarms, x-ray machines, walk-thru metal detectors and emergency call stations.
  • Provide daily inspections of all perimeter portals and garage entry systems to ensure proper working order. Inform and advise management of issues and resolutions regarding the building’s security systems.
  • Create and manage service request for both in-warranty and out-of-warranty service on all security related systems. Test and verify systems proper working order after repairs or reported incidents.
  • Serve as the POC and primary escort for security vendors providing maintenance and service on security systems. Manage and track service history and vendor response on all related systems.  Provide input and support the Government's development of Statements of Work and Sources Sought for critical systems maintenance contracts. Provide support to develop specifications, drawings and quotes for security system up-grades and modifications.
  • Advise and instruct Justice Protective Service Officers on the proper procedures operating related system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant physical security experience
  OR
  15 years of relevant experience with no degree

• Extensive experience in the design, engineering, programming, and installation of complex physical security systems

• Hands-on expertise with security systems, including:

  • Networked access control systems

  • Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems

  • Intercom systems

  • Vehicle barrier systems

  • Duress alarm systems

  • Other ancillary electronic security systems

• Proven ability to support end-to-end security system operations, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance
• Familiarity with network integration and configuration for physical security infrastructure

​​​​​​​Who We are:
Alluvionic is a woman-owned, 8(a) certified solutions provider of project management and process improvement services. We offer a wide range of products and services including extensive enterprise Process Improvement, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), PMO (Project Management Office), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations for clients in various industries, providing Project Assurance® for every project.
We pride ourselves in being a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with the CMMC Accreditation Body.

What it’s like to work at Alluvionic:
Working at Alluvionic means being surrounded by helpful and brilliant people who want to support your career growth. We are a company that puts people first and will help you get where you want to go. When we make mistakes, we own them, fix them, and improve our processes so we do better next time. We work hard and never forget to have fun, especially at happy hour.
We live by our company values of Family, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, Forward-Progress, Organization, and Communication. We invite you to apply if you share values even if your career path has been nontraditional.
Alluvionic is an authorized DoD SkillBridge Partner Organization. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for servicemen & servicewomen to complete an internship during the last 180 days of service to gain valuable civilian career experience.