Technical Security Specialist

Job overview

The Technical Security Specialist role is onsite in Washington, DC, supporting a federal law enforcement agency’s Technical Surveillance Countermeasures mission. The stated salary range is $150,000–$165,000 per year. Cogent Security provides technical security support to the agency. The specialist helps identify and mitigate technical surveillance threats by conducting countermeasures missions, developing and maintaining security equipment and systems, and documenting findings. The work supports the agency’s security requirements through technical analysis, mission execution, and clear communication.

What you'll do

• Lead and assist with Technical Surveillance Countermeasures missions, including construction security
• research, select, modify, design, maintain, or develop technical security equipment and systems
• investigate and develop techniques and devices to mitigate threats
• resolve or recommend solutions to conflicting security requirements using applicable directives and regulations
• communicate technical security issues to customers and groups
• write reports documenting mission events, research findings, procedures, and related issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical security specialist

washington dc

cogent security

tscm

federal law enforcement

top secret clearance

sci eligibility

government certification

shift work

travel 0–45%

technical security

$150k–$165k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, government TSCM certification, and at least seven years of relevant TSCM experience. Shift work and travel as needed (0–45%) are required.

About the employer

Cogent Security LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.