Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist

At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation’s most critical missions. As part of our team, you’ll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you’re driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

This position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems.

Performance may include:

• Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements and maintaining accreditation documentation
• Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and makes recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion and modifications of facilities
• Assist the Information Assurance Manager with implementation of the information assurance program
• Author, review and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation
• Assist with enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility
• Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections
• Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance
• Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions
• Review, track and conduct IA new user and refresher training
• Implement local media control policies and procedures

• 5 - 7 years related experience Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years) Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.

• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.