Physical Security Specialist

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company focused on addressing the unique challenges of national security through innovative defense technology. Their flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system utilizing intelligent power management to optimize resource efficiency.

Job Summary

This role is crucial for supporting Epirus’ Industrial Security Program and physical security operations. The Physical Security Specialist will oversee guard services, manage visitor and access systems, and contribute to policy and workflow development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day physical security operations, including guard services and compliance with post orders and contractual requirements.
• Administer visitor management and screening processes, including Envoy and Visual Compliance checks for all applicable visitors and contractors.
• Maintain and monitor physical security systems such as access control, CCTV, alarms, and coordinate required maintenance or upgrades.
• Conduct routine inspections of classified containers, restricted areas, and access control points to ensure NISPOM safeguarding compliance.
• Track and resolve physical security service requests and incident reports, ensuring timely documentation.
• Support personnel and industrial security functions including clearance processing, briefings, DISS case actions, and classified material accountability.
• Assist the FSO with NISPOM-mandated duties, facility compliance activities, audits, internal assessments, and corrective action plans.

Policies & SOP Development

• Draft, revise, and maintain security policies, SOPs, work instructions, and emergency procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure documentation reflects current practices and compliance standards.
• Maintain version control and ensure all security documentation remains current, accurate, and accessible.

JIRA Task & Workflow Management

• Utilize JIRA to track and manage security-related tasks, service requests, and action items.
• Monitor JIRA workflows to ensure assignments are updated, progressed, and closed on time.
• Collaborate across teams using structured JIRA dashboards and categories to enhance visibility, accountability, and process consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial security, physical security, or facility security, within a defense contractor or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, DCSA requirements, 32 CFR Part 117, Department of Defense policies, and security instructions related to special access program security and cybersecurity.
• Experience working with access control systems, CCTV platforms, intrusion detection systems, and visitor management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, revise, and maintain security SOPs, policies, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar task-tracking and workflow management tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information, prioritize tasks, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with government partners.
• Current, in-scope U.S. Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on program or operational needs.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an AFSO, FSO, Physical Security Manager, ACPSO, or CPSO.
• Completion of the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (or ability to complete within six months).
• Comprehensive COMSEC experience.
• Familiarity with Envoy Visitor Management System.
• Experience with DCSA Assessment & Authorization processes.