Site Security Manager

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Seeking a skilled and motivated Site Security Manager with strong special access program experience and knowledge to perform in the role of site security manager. This position is located in South Padre Island, Texas. The Site Security Manager (SSM) is the single point of contact regarding the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) construction security at the project site and responsible for implementing all aspects of a Construction Security Plan (CSP). The SSM will coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and will forward information to the Special Security Officer (SSO) on behalf of the Accreditation Official (AO). All security actions shall be approved by the SSM. The Site Security Manager (SSM) will ensure that the construction site and SCIF (classied workspaces) are not compromised and will relay any concerns to the AO. The SSM will be available to address any questions posed by the AO and will include the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for any contracts related to the construction project to ensure proper dissemination of information and contract compliance. SSM should understand UFC 4-010-05.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, TN Visa) is not available for this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• In coordination with the SSO and AO, implement the Construction Security Plan (CSP).
• Ensure construction activities comply with the Technical Specications and security measures.
• Review all project designs and documents (e.g., the CSP and SOPs) to ensure compliance with ICD-705, provide effective threat/risk mitigation strategies as requested by the SSO or AO, and perform security inspections of the SSM staff and construction project security to identify vulnerabilities and provide solutions to ndings.
• Participate in meetings, in-progress reviews, integrated concept, and product teams, working groups, and design meetings. The SSM shall support the Government in meetings, in the capacity of a SSM by providing input to ensure project security from start to nish but will not speak on behalf of the Government.
• The SSM must be dedicated to this project and shall not hold other positions.
• Perform design reviews of the project plans throughout each phase of the design process. Design reviews shall be done from a security perspective to conrm designs and plans are inclusive of SCIF accreditation requirements, both in their identication and with the details.
• Accomplish visitor control management of the construction site.
• Document, assess, and report to the applicable AO/SSO security incidents that occur at the construction site.
• Verify that materials are received intact, free from tampering, and meet ICD 705 technical specications.
• Conduct risk assessments as directed by the SSO/AO.
• Provide weekly updates to the SSO on site progress, issues, and upcoming milestones.
• Ensure the requirements contained within the ICD/ICS 705 (series) are implemented and all variations or deviations are reported to the SSO and AO.
• Conduct periodic security inspections to ensure compliance with the CSP.
• Serve as the on-site liaison between the SSO, contractors, and command for all security-related matters.
• Document security violations or deviations specic to the CSP and notify the SSO/AO within three business days.
• Ensure access control policies and procedures are implemented.
• Maintain access rosters of all uncleared personnel accessing the project site and include this list in the nal SCIF accreditation package.
• Limit access to authorized personnel and verify clearance levels before entry.
• Establish and maintain a controlled area around the construction site and post required security signage.
• Ensure all design or construction changes are coordinated with and approved by the SSO before implementation.
• Implement policies and procedures to deter, detect, and prevent unauthorized access to the project site.
• Maintain all SSM staff documentation records for the duration of the project.
• Coordinate SSM/ASSM staff for on-site in conjunction with the Construction Contractors schedule to ensure compliance with security and project site requirements.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the SSM/ASSM staff to perform their duties IAW the CSP, SSO/AO direction and ICD 705 (series).
• Creating, developing, and applying inspection methods to be conducted by SSM/ASSM personnel when inspecting materials, nished and unshed construction work, tools, equipment, personnel, and personal items such as bags, lunch boxes and associated items.
• Support CSA and/or SSO inspections and assist with documentation requests.
• Shall use knowledge of ICD/ICS 705 (series) and industry standard regulatory guidance, additional administrative policies, regulations, instructions, and procedures to develop and apply new techniques to implement and execute innovative SCIF construction security strategies to achieve the goals and objectives for the construction security and accreditation of this project.
• Initiate and complete the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) and TEMPEST Checklist, compile required documentation (oor plans, certications, details, etc.) and submit to the SSO/AO.
• Monitor installation of electrical, conduit, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and penetrations to ensure compliance with security and Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Emanation Standard (TEMPEST) requirements.
• Oversee Sound Transmission Class (STC) and IEEE-299 testing.

• Capable of reading, interpreting, and understanding technical drawings, blueprints, and related documentation.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) policies and best practices.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of physical security policies and practices.

• Active and current USG Top Secret (TS)/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of ve (5) or more years of documented SCIF construction security experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of documented SCIF construction security project management experience.
• Documented direct experience managing and working on ICD-705 compliant construction projects serving as an SSM, ASSM, or combination of these.
• Familiar with the sixteen (16) standard divisions of construction.
• Expert level comprehension and knowledge of the ICD/ICS-705(series) as demonstrated by experience of managing at least three (3) separate ICD-705 compliant construction projects of increasing complexity and size.
• Must provide proof of successful completion of forty (40) hours or greater of SSM formal training with documented proof of training by course transcripts or completion certicate.

Preferred Experience

• Preferably holds a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in security, intelligence, business management, or a related eld.
• Preferably holds a professional industry recognized security certication, i.e. Certied Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or equivalent. (IT and Cyber Security certications do not count towards this)

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.