Physical Security Hardware Specialist

About the role

Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified companies delivering IT, management consulting, and general construction solutions to the Federal Government and commercial sector.

They are seeking a Physical Security Hardware Specialist to support the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Physical Security (PHYSEC) Branch in Doral, FL. In this critical role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and manage Electronic Security Systems (ESS), LENEL Access Control Systems (ACS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) networks, and high-security locking hardware across classified and secure facilities (including SCIFs).

Workplace Type: Onsite. Doral, FL.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI

Compensation

$100 - 110K per year

Key Responsibilities

• ESS & Network Maintenance: Sustain and maintain all ESS/LENEL and CCTV network hardware and infrastructure from the base demarcation point to all downstream devices and leased lines. Troubleshoot system failures, which may require operating lifts or similar support vehicles.
• Hardware Installation & Locks: Install, maintain, and support the procurement of Physical Security Equipment (PSE), ESS, and CCTV components in accordance with federal and local policies. Manage biometric/non-biometric access controls, cameras, X-09/CDX-09, X-10/CDX-10 electronic locks, and Simplex 900/1000 series cipher locks.
• Incident Response & SLAs: Respond to inoperable ESS devices within strict timelines-report failures to PHYSEC Leadership within 24 hours, repair/replace mission-critical devices within 2 hours, and resolve routine failures within 48 hours. Participate in an after-hours/weekend/holiday standby roster with a mandatory 2-hour response time for critical failures.
• Testing & Compliance: Conduct semi-annual testing of all ESS devices-including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), High Security Switches, and Motion Detectors-across all secure spaces and SCIFs. Deliver formal test reports to the COR within 5 working days of completion.
• Inventory & Vault Management: Maintain the PHYSEC Vault in a clean, organized state and manage a 20% reserve inventory of critical ESS products. Conduct quarterly inventories and maintain a comprehensive database tracking all ACS readers, ESS IT equipment, and locks by location, type, and serial number, providing reports to leadership quarterly.
• Security Administration: Safeguard classified/sensitive materials and manage GSA-approved storage devices, key control, and combination management utilizing SF 700, SF 701, and SF 702, physical security logs, and visitor access logs.
• Lifecycle & Vendor Tracking: Prepare and annually update a comprehensive ESS Lifecycle Replacement Plan (initial draft due within 30 days of award). Track hardware/software maintenance agreements (Lenel, Quest, SolarWinds, Microsoft, NetApp, Thales, etc.) and report status via the Weekly Activity Report (WAR).
• Procurement & General Support: Research and provide vendor quotes/recommendations for security enhancements (X-Ray machines, metal detectors, turnstiles, PED storage). Provide hands-on customer service and relocate/maintain X-Ray machines and AutoCrib systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Mandatory Certification: Must possess a current CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601/701) or equivalent IAT Level II certification prior to day one.
• Post-Hire Training: Must attend the DoD Locksmith Course and earn certification within the first 2 years of employment (Tuition is fully company-paid; travel expenses are Government-funded).
• Technical Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience installing and maintaining LENEL Access Control Systems, enterprise CCTV networks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and electromechanical safe/vault locks (X-09, X-10, CDX, Simplex).
• Security Clearance: Must hold an active DoD Security Clearance compliant with USSOUTHCOM J2 and SCIF access requirements (typically Top Secret/SCI-verify specific contract DD Form 254 requirements).
• Physical & Operational: Ability to work at heights using aerial lifts/vehicles, move heavy physical security equipment (X-Ray machines, turnstiles), and meet strict 2-hour on-call recall requirements during off-duty hours, weekends, and holidays.

Pay and benefits

Our client provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.