Physical Security Specialist

• About Epirus
• Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
• Job Summary:
• This is an exciting role in an innovative, high-growth defense technology company . The Physical Security Specialist supports the company’s Industrial Security Program and physical security operations in accordance with the NISPOM, DCSA requirements
• government contract obligations. This role manages day-to-day physical security functions, oversees guard services, safeguards classified materials, administers visitor and access systems, assists with personnel security
• serves as the designated backup for the FSO and Personnel Security Lead. The position also contributes to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures
• task management workflows.
• The ideal candidate has defense industry experience and thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment

Responsibilities

• Physical Security Operations
• Manage day‑to‑day physical security operations for defense facilities, including oversight of guard services and compliance with post orders and contractual requirements.
• Administer visitor management and screening processes, including Envoy and Visual Compliance checks for all applicable visitors and contractors.
• Monitor and maintain physical security systems such as access control, CCTV, alarms, and coordinate required maintenance or upgrades.
• Conduct routine inspections of classified containers, restricted areas, and access control points to ensure NISPOM safeguarding compliance.
• Manage and track physical security service requests and incident reports, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Support personnel and industrial security functions including clearance processing, briefings, DISS case actions, and classified material accountability.
• Assist the FSO with NISPOM‑mandated duties, facility compliance activities, audits, internal assessments, and corrective action plans.
• Policy & SOP Development
• Draft, revise, and maintain security policies, SOPs, work instructions, and emergency procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure documentation reflects current practices and compliance standards.
• Maintain version control and ensure all security documentation remains current, accurate, and accessible.
• JIRA Task & Workflow Management
• Utilize JIRA to track and manage security‑related tasks, service requests, and action items.
• Monitor JIRA workflows to ensure assignments are updated, progressed, and closed on time.
• Collaborate across teams using structured JIRA dashboards and categories to enhance visibility, accountability, and process consistency

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial security, physical security, or facility security, within a defense contractor or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, DCSA requirements, 32 CFR Part 117, Department of Defense policies, and security instructions related to special access program security and cybersecurity.
• Experience working with access control systems, CCTV platforms, intrusion detection systems, and visitor management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, revise, and maintain security SOPs, policies, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar task‑tracking and workflow management tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information, prioritize tasks, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with government partners.
• Current, in‑scope U.S. Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on program or operational needs.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Previous experience as an AFSO, FSO, Physical Security Manager, ACPSO, or CPSO.
• Completion of the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (or ability to complete within six months).
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly evolving startup environment while maintaining‑ Speed with Discipline , and demonstrating Accountability, Respect, and Commitment in daily work.
• COMSEC experience.
• Familiarity with Envoy Visitor Management System.
• Experience with DCSA Assessment & Authorization processes.
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
• (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
• be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
• As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience
• specific office location.
• For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
• $100,100 — $115,600 USD