PDS Security Compliance/Inspection Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a PDS Security Compliance/Inspection Specialist who will play an instrumental role in the design, implementation, and oversight of secure PDS infrastructures supporting national security systems.

Responsibilities

• Support PDS operations activities, including design reviews, accreditation support, risk assessment activities, and ongoing maintenance coordination.
• Aid in the review of PDS technical drawings, installation blueprints, protection methods, and cable pathway documentation to support compliance validation.
• Support coordination of PDS construction and remediation projects to help ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and CNSSI 7003 requirements.
• Conduct and document pre- and post-installation security inspections to validate compliance and identify potential vulnerabilities or deficiencies.
• Support implementation and maintenance of procedures related to intrusion detection, tamper evidence, inspection processes, and breach response activities for classified cabling infrastructure.
• Assist in validating that PDS installations meet applicable security and accreditation requirements for classified computing environments.
• Conduct periodic self-inspections and support internal reviews, government inspections, and audit activities to maintain compliance readiness.
• Maintain records associated with PDS installations, inspections, modifications, maintenance actions, and decommissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, facilities personnel, physical security teams, and other stakeholders to support and enhance the overall PDS security posture and standardization efforts.
• Support the PDS Manager/Owner in tracking remediation activities, inspection findings, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Aid in maintaining PDS inventories, inspection schedules, tamper seal records, and related lifecycle management documentation.
• Report suspected tampering, unauthorized modifications, or security concerns to the PDS Manager/Owner and appropriate security personnel for assessment and resolution.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field (or 3+ years of direct PDS experience).
• 3+ years designing, installing, or securing PDS for classified networks.
• Knowledge of CNSSI 7003, DAAPM, NISPOM, and JSIG regulations related to PDS construction, security, and accreditation.
• Experience with hardened conduit systems, encryption methods, cable routing, fiber optics, TEMPEST protections, and penetration-resistant pathways.
• Knowledge of security auditing, compliance assessments, and countermeasure implementation for physical cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Certified in DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CASP+).
• Hold a current Secret security clearance with the ability to acquire a Top Secret/Tier 5 security clearance within six months.

Benefits

At APL, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Pay

$100,000 - $245,000 Annually

Schedule

Full-time