Security Specialist Jobs in Texas

Job Posting Title:

Physical Security Specialist (Special Programs)

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Daily management of physical security requirements for Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 facilities including the oversight of the design, construction, and refurbishing of ICD 705 facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the design, construction and refurbishing of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 facilities. Serve as a Site Security Manager (SSM) for ICD-705 facilities, including assisting with facility accreditations to include, but not limited to, the completion of Construction Security Plans (CSP), Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and TEMPEST checklists in order to obtain and maintain government approvals for the use of these facilities (SCIFs/SAPFs). Responsible for ensuring all ICD 705 facilities meet the contractually mandated requirements and that sponsor requirements are appropriately applied during construction. Responsible for the management of all lifecycle documentation from initial accreditation, to renewals, and the end-of-life decommissioning. Function as part of a team of physical security, network planning, and facilities management subject matter experts executing physical security requirements as outlined in Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), SAP Manual Vols. I-IV, and applicable regulations (including laboratory policies). Coordinating accreditations with government sponsors and intelligence community partners, as necessary.
• Responsible for working with facilities management representatives, contractors, and subcontractors to provide options/solutions regarding construction materials, design/installation techniques, and construction lifecycle issues that impact the construction of ICD-705 facilities. Review architectural drawings to ensure security compliance. Coordinate with government Industrial Security Representatives and laboratory security professionals. Perform physical security coordination for multiple programs. Interface with Laboratory and contractor design teams to develop sketches, schematics; provide construction requirements/guidelines to design teams to ensure ICD 705 standards are appropriately applied during construction.
• Ensures CTTA TEMPEST standards and recommendations are implemented as mandated for all Special Program Security (SPS) facilities. Responsible for coordination with the CTTA, assessing the recommended/required modifications and developing course of action for facility enhancements to meet the requirements.
• Coordinate co-use and joint use agreements between sponsors and Cognizant Security Authorities for efficient and contractually compliant use of ICD-705 facilities.
• Assist CSSOs in the completion of annual self-inspections, including but not limited to above ceiling inspections of SPS facilities. Ensure bi-annual inspections of access control systems and intrusion detection systems are conducted and meet the ICD-705 standards.
• Oversee security containers (safes), locks and keys for all SPS facilities in compliance with government policy documents, including changing of combinations, completion of SF700s, conducting inventories as necessary and ensuring all administrative forms are created, completed and archived as required.
• Provide daily management of risk mitigation program required to allow Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), including Medical PEDs into ICD-705 facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Accrediting Official (AO) approval coordination process, device mitigation plans, inventory, initial and annual refresher training and user agreements for all PEDs that enter SPS facilities.
• Regularly attend physical security training meetings and networking events to ensure ARL is adhering to the most current physical security requirements. Develop and administer ARL ICD 705 training to RSS staff, as needed. Support the ARL Physical Security Manager in overseeing guard force requirements for SPS facilities and physical security requirements for OSAs.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five years of demonstrated relevant experience in security, engineering, business management or similar field.
• Possess knowledge of physical security governing guidelines such as the ICD705 and Tech Specs, and DODM 5205.07, Vol 3 SAP Physical Security.
• Ability to work and communicate with all clients, both internal and external from a wide variety of backgrounds and technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with sensitive facility accreditation processes.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and classified information.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer. If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsor(s) must continue without interruption during employment, including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsor(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Immediate eligibility for classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Five years of professional security experience with an emphasis on physical security.
• Three years of relevant experience in construction planning and design to include facility programming/planning, developing/reviewing construction drawings and specifications, coordinating/reviewing work of architectural and engineering professionals.
• Familiarity with the technical and physical standards for sensitive comparted information systems as specified in ICD 705.
• Experience interacting with the intelligence community.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Salary Range

$67,128 - $88,914+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.