Physical Access Control Systems Lab Manager

Location: Reston, VA

Salary: $155,000 - $175,000

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Familiar with PACS (Physical Access Control Systems) software, able to administer and maintain a PACS when deployed, and familiar with the system configuration, maintenance, and credential enrollment in a PACS environment.
• Technical conformance testing of the Physical Access Control Systems used in the Federal space to validate FICAM compliance.
• Familiar with the PACS such as but not limited to: Genetec, Lenel, Identiv, AMAG, Gallagher, Software House, HID Global, Access N Site, Fusion, Galaxy, Xtec, Allegion, ReconaSense, Feenics, Open Options, RS2, Avigilon, Datawatch, DAQ, Kastle, Honeywell, Veridt, Technology Industries (TI), IDFactors, IDFactors, NAPCO, IdentityOne, Advantor, etc.
• Test vendor hardware and software for the ability to properly authenticate credentials attempting to exploit known security attack vectors for the PIV credential.
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and PIV-I Card Testing.
• Coordination with PACS vendors for installation and upgrades.
• Communication with the stakeholders at the bi-annual vendor forum meetings.
• Experience with the software side of Access Control systems.
• Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and other authenticator categories.
• Familiarity with Windows products and tools (Word, Excel, Microsoft Certificate Store, etc.) and Google Workspace (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.).
• Ability to track and record very detailed information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in ICAM or related fields (e.g., cybersecurity, IT compliance).
• Ten years of progressive experience in the field of information security.
• At least ten years of experience in providing technical leadership on information security projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred. Four years of additional experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• In-depth knowledge of FIPS 201, HSPD-12, and relevant NIST publications.
• Expertise in test design and execution for government systems.
• Proficiency with testing tools such as CCT, CPCT, and SP 800-85B.
• Understanding of PIV credential security and PKI infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability.
• CSEIP (Certified System Engineer – ICAM PACS (Identity, Credential, and Access Management / Physical Access Control Systems) certification within 6 months of start date.