SCIF Operations Manager
Manages the physical security and operational compliance of facilities handling highly sensitive government intelligence data.
Overview
The daily rhythm of this career is defined by rigorous adherence to high-stakes regulatory frameworks and physical security protocols. Professionals in this field spend their time auditing facility logs, overseeing the installation of secure hardware, and managing the entry and exit of personnel within restricted environments. The work is precise and documentation-heavy, requiring a constant state of readiness for official inspections and security audits.
Individuals who thrive in this role possess a high degree of conscientiousness and an aptitude for complex logistics. The environment is characterized by a high-pressure need for zero-fail operations, where technical failures or security breaches have significant national security implications. It is a career built on systemic thinking, where the primary objective is maintaining the integrity of the facility against both physical and electronic threats.
Responsibilities
- Enforce compliance with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security standards.
- Manage the maintenance and certification of physical security hardware and alarm systems.
- Coordinate construction and renovation projects according to ICD 705 technical specifications.
- Supervise facility access controls and maintain detailed logs of all authorized personnel.