Physical Security Hardware Specialist

The role

You will install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic security systems, LENEL access control, CCTV networks and high-security locks in classified and secure facilities, including SCIFs. You will support the USSOUTHCOM Physical Security Branch in Doral, FL, and respond to failures within set time limits.

What you will do

• Maintain ESS, LENEL and CCTV network hardware and infrastructure, and troubleshoot system failures
• Install, maintain and support procurement of physical security equipment, access controls, cameras and electronic locks
• Respond to inoperable devices: report within 24 hours, repair mission-critical devices within 2 hours, resolve routine failures within 48 hours
• Conduct semi-annual testing of ESS devices in secure spaces and SCIFs, and deliver test reports within 5 working days
• Maintain the PHYSEC Vault and a 20% reserve inventory of critical products; run quarterly inventories and tracking databases
• Safeguard classified materials; manage GSA-approved storage, key control, and combination management
• Prepare and update the ESS Lifecycle Replacement Plan and track vendor maintenance agreements
• Research and provide vendor quotes for security enhancements and relocate or maintain X-Ray machines and AutoCrib systems

Required qualifications

• Current CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601/701) or equivalent IAT Level II certification before day one
• Hands-on experience installing and maintaining LENEL Access Control Systems, enterprise CCTV networks, Intrusion Detection Systems and electromechanical safe/vault locks
• Active DoD security clearance compliant with USSOUTHCOM J2 and SCIF access requirements, typically Top Secret/SCI
• Ability to work at heights using aerial lifts and vehicles
• Ability to move heavy physical security equipment
• Ability to meet a 2-hour on-call recall during off-duty hours, weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Company-paid health, dental and vision insurance
• Additional employee-paid health insurance options
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
• 11 company-paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Company-paid tuition for the DoD Locksmith Course, with certification required within 2 years of hire
• Government-funded travel expenses for the DoD Locksmith Course

Before you apply

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required
• Security+ or equivalent certification is required before day one
• Must earn DoD Locksmith Course certification within the first 2 years of employment

About the company

Strategic Growth Partners provides operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. The client is a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified companies delivering IT, management consulting and general construction solutions to the Federal Government and commercial sector.