Position Title and Summary: Technical Investigations Manager, Global Physical Security - Risk and Investigations
Position Location: Abilene
Position Responsibilities:
This role is a direct report to the Sr. Director of Risk and Investigations within Risk and Investigations in Global Physical Security and is primarily responsible for conducting and overseeing technical investigations, countermeasures surveys, and radio frequency, RF, technical surveillance countermeasures reviews pursuant to Global Physical Security responsibilities protecting global datacenters. Preparing detailed and comprehensive reports that document RF anomalies, TEMPEST threats, and penetrations. Operate technical countermeasures, manage enhancements and upgrades to mitigate and deter risks related to datacenter confidentiality, integrity or accessibility.
The role is an individual contributor who will also complete related tasks as directed at the discretion of the Sr. Director of Risk and Investigations that may include but is not limited to; non-technical investigations, countermeasure risk assessments, manage and monitor third party contractors for the installation of approved countermeasures at data centers, provide educational training, ensure the care and maintenance of related equipment, participate in budget planning, develop procedures and policies, maintain files, reports and case notes.
The position is responsible for protecting employees, property, and the safety and security of employees, clients, contractors, and customers through the implementation of technical investigations, surveys, continuous RF monitoring both local and remote, the identification and mitigation of risks.
The incumbent must have a valid U.S. Passport and be able to travel globally with notice. Technical Investigations Manager in coordination with leadership may interface with IT, Legal, Human Resources, other key stake holders, and external and internal clients.
Essential Functions:
Conducts and/or oversees all technical investigations, TSCM sweeps, and surveys within the datacenter portfolio
Maintains technical investigations files, reports, notes and database as well as other analytical tools to monitor and track trends
Manage the global in place monitoring system environment within the remit of global physical security.
Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, programs and processes in collaboration with key stakeholders and GPS colleagues
Acts as a mentor and advisor to colleagues on all technical investigative matters, methods and best practices
Aids the Sr. Director of Risk and Investigations in technical investigative case management
Liaisons with partners, peers, colleagues and others at the discretion and direction of the Director of Technical Investigations.
Liaisons with external industry resources, federal, state and local (e.g. law enforcement, military, first responders, federal agencies, professional associations and industry peers)
Consults with the Sr. Director of Risk and Investigations of GPS on the budget
Requirements:
A qualified candidate should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in government service, industrial security, law enforcement or a related field
A strong understanding of industry specific legislation and compliance requirements related to the TSCM field
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in conducting technical investigations, surveys, and TSCM sweeps to include knowledge of methods, techniques and practices used by hostile actors, competitors, and nation states
Understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, and RF interrelationships and characteristics as they relate to the design and operation of electronic, electromechanical and computer systems;
Hands-on experience in the operation and use of electronic instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, sound pressure level meters, time-delay reflectometers, network analysis and similar equipment that may be applied to test, certify, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, electromechanical and computer systems;
Knowledge and hands-on familiarity of computer systems, network security, and familiarity with operating systems, hardware platforms, and wired and wireless networks;
Ability to read, interpret, create electrical and electromechanical schematics and architectural drawings, including electrical/mechanical building systems drawings and computer network topologies
A basic or greater understanding of TSCM equipment
A basic or greater understanding of report writing
A basic or greater understanding or experience in testifying in court or legal depositions
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to communicate in both written and verbal format
Practical experience identifying TEMPEST emanations and implementing countermeasures
Practical experience direction finding and radio signal triangulation
Practical experience managing an in-place monitoring system or wireless intrusions detection system
Advanced understanding of common commercial communications protocols: Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Xbee, ANT, PTT Radio, cellular technologies (3g, 4g, 5g)
Advanced understanding of Rouge access points, Bluetooth exploits, main in the middle attacks, cellular threats.
Scope of Responsibility, Impact of Decisions and Degree of Supervision:
The role is global in nature but focused and based in a single location
Decisions impact is high and degree of supervision is minimal
This is an IC level Manager with a moderate degree of responsibility and strategic impact on business function
This position will report directly to the Director of Technical Investigation for GPS
Process and Methodology used to Perform Job:
This position will develop strategy, lead collaborative teams and resources to successfully performance
Conduct analyses of business needs and identify the application of programs & services required to meet those needs
The position will provide education and professional development guidance to directors, managers, clients and other resources as required
Additional Information:
May include travel globally dependent on business needs
Requires positive partnership skills, effective communications, and positive relations in business capabilities
Performs a full range of strategic business planning objectives, tactical processes, procedures and business analytics
Education and or Experience:
BA or BS Degree is desired but not required
TSCM Fundamentals Certification by the Interagency Training Center (ITC) is preferred
Industry certifications are preferable but not required (e.g. Network+, Security+, CASP, PenTest)
PDTG Technical Security Specialist (TSS) Certification and/or Kestrel Operator Certification is desired but not required
Practical Experience with Bastille Wireless Intrusion Detection System
Certified TEMPEST Engineer, or prior experience as a Certified TEMEPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) a bonus
“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”
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