Sr Specialist, Security Operations

Job Title: Sr. Specialist Security Operations

Job Code: 45135

Job Location: Onsite Salt Lake City UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (off every other Friday)

Job Description

The Sr. Specialist Security Operations supports the execution of physical and personnel security programs in a dynamic corporate environment. This role partners closely with the Security team Facilities IT regulators and other stakeholders to ensure security activities facility requirements and personnel actions comply with customer federal and company regulations including U.S. government classified program requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail sound judgment and working knowledge of physical security technologies construction security standards and compliance requirements. This individual must be able to operate effectively across cross-functional teams while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism discretion and confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Support the development implementation and enforcement of physical and operational security standards to ensure facilities construction and modifications comply with federal and company security requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections testing and functional verification of security equipment intrusion detection systems access control systems and other protective technologies; document findings and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Maintain accurate complete and audit-ready security documentation and records in support of regulatory reviews and inspections.
• Provide escort support for individuals and groups in sensitive or classified areas.
• Assist with compliance activities including security audits protection system configuration and incident response.
• Partner with Facilities contractors and corporate stakeholders to ensure security requirements are incorporated into construction renovation and facility upgrade projects.
• Respond promptly to alarms security incidents and emergent situations; support investigations and corrective actions as directed.
• Research interpret and apply federal industry customer and company security standards to site-specific operations facilities and construction activities.
• Stay current on evolving security technologies industry best practices and applicable regulations; contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the security function.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the overall security mission.
• Travel up to 5% as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience is required.
• Active Top Secret U.S. security clearance required at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with physical security requirements associated with IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and UL 2050.
• Experience supporting construction security planning facility accreditations or oversight of renovation and upgrade projects within classified environments.
• Working knowledge of standards and best practices for protecting classified information systems and facilities.
• Experience with video monitoring systems access control systems intrusion detection systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with IT network configurations system connectivity and security safeguards as they relate to physical security systems.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CPP PSP ISP or PSC.
• Strong technical aptitude adaptability and commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrated familiarity with intrusion detection systems access control technologies physical construction methods and UL 2050 requirements related to security compliance.
• Strong English communication skills both written and verbal; Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail dependability and professional demeanor.
• Proven ability to independently research interpret and apply complex security policies standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated sound judgment diplomacy discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work a standard business schedule with occasional evening support for urgent or emergent needs.
• Ability to move throughout a large corporate campus and stand for extended periods up to one hour at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds climb ladders bend and perform physical inspections and basic equipment maintenance.

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