Physical Security Design Review SME

Overview: Join our esteemed Randstad client in Washington, DC, for a hybrid onsite 3x per week, 12+ month contract as a Physical Security SME. In this role, you will support the CS Security Risk Management Program, ensuring compliance with Corporate Security policies, procedures, and standards. Your primary responsibilities will include meticulously assessing security design documentation related to infrastructure renovations, identifying security vulnerabilities, and evaluating associated risks. You will play a pivotal role in validating the inclusion of physical security standards within designs and ensuring full compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Review security designs for compliance with CS Facility Security Design Standard.
• Examine engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Perform security assessments and audits following Corporate Security Infrastructure Protection Strategy.
• Conduct visual inspections to evaluate and capture all security countermeasures in place.
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with security vulnerabilities, collaborating on mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to Corporate Security Policies and Standards.
• Complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience in corporate security roles.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• Construction Knowledge: Familiarity with construction terminology, blueprints, and processes.
• Deep understanding of security principles, including threat assessment, risk management, and security standards.
• Proficiency in physical security systems (access control, vehicle barriers, intrusion detection, lighting).
• Previous experience in identifying security vulnerabilities and developing risk-reducing mitigations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Visio/CAD/Bluebeam experience.
• Prior experience in security engineering, especially in the design and implementation of security hardware.
• 5+ years' experience developing and reviewing physical security designs.
• 5+ years' experience conducting security assessments and audits.
• Experience in construction projects, either in a security-related role or closely with construction teams.
• Experience within the transportation sector.
• Understanding of the threat vulnerability risk assessment (TVRA) process.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Proficiency in communicating with various stakeholders and technical staff.
• Clear and articulate when describing security issues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Effective communication with team members.
• Builds productive and trusted relationships with other disciplines and clients.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, motivated, proactive, and ready for new challenges.
• Problem-solving mindset with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.