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Program Protection & Physical Security Specialist

Red Gate Group · Reston, VA · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

Protecting a globally distributed secure network involves safeguarding facilities, infrastructure, personnel, and sensitive information against evolving threats. The Red Gate Group is seeking a Program Protection & Physical Security Specialist to provide comprehensive oversight of physical security and program protection for a major Intelligence Community customer’s enterprise network program office. The specialist will safeguard critical infrastructure, facilities, personnel, and sensitive information across geographically dispersed locations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the Program Protection Plan, integrating physical security, OPSEC, Critical Program Information protection, supply‑chain risk management, and insider‑threat mitigation across all network facilities, including points of presence, data centers, and operations centers.
  • Build and maintain integrated protection strategies, conduct facility security assessments, and validate protective measures against Facility Security Levels.
  • Manage access‑control and visitor‑management systems across program facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with TEMPEST and other secure‑facility requirements.
  • Manage contractor facility clearance actions and coordinate security requirements for equipment transportation.
  • Collaborate with physical security, antiterrorism/force protection, personnel security, and emergency‑management offices to conduct security surveys, threat briefings, incident investigations, and protection planning for critical program activities.
  • Develop security metrics and prepare security‑posture assessments for governance reviews.
  • Deliver security‑awareness training on physical‑security protocols and OPSEC principles.
  • Define and implement new, rigorous approaches to complex protection planning, analyzing protection and risk issues across organizational and facility boundaries and presenting findings to leadership.
  • Work independently with minimal oversight across multi‑site operations in complex threat environments.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of program protection and physical security experience supporting IT programs or infrastructure, including recent experience within the last 2 years (experience requirement cannot be satisfied by education or certifications).
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (CI polygraph is a plus).

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field, or one of the following in its place:
    • Associate’s degree in a related field plus 4 additional years of relevant experience,
    • Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 additional years of relevant experience,
    • 6 additional years of relevant experience.
    (The additional years are on top of the 8‑year experience requirement.)

Skills

  • Working knowledge of Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
  • Familiarity with TEMPEST requirements and secure‑facility standards.
  • Experience with OPSEC, Critical Program Information protection, supply‑chain risk management, and insider‑threat mitigation programs.
  • Experience managing contractor facility clearances and access‑control/visitor‑management systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and Visio.
  • Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively under pressure.
  • Strong customer‑service orientation.
  • Creative problem‑solving abilities.
  • Physical‑security certifications (e.g., PSP or CPP) are a plus.
  • DoD and Intelligence Community experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous company match.
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 100% company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Professional‑development assistance for degrees and certifications.
  • Culture that supports work‑life balance and employee growth.

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. RGG delivers high‑quality, customer‑centric solutions worldwide in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. Its motto, “Making a Difference for Country and Client,” reflects a deep commitment to national security and service excellence. The company offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a culture of growth, work‑life balance, and professional development.

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