Ricardo Gracia
San Diego
Summary
To obtain a Site Security Manager/Project manager or Construction Surveillance Technician position within the Department of Defense or in the private sector.
Security Specialist with 37 years of managerial, leadership and specialized security program administration experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) both CONUS and OCONUS. Extensive background in security program management which encompassed physical security, personnel security and information security in support of DoD missions and U.S. Embassies which included development, promulgation and enforcement of security policies. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and proven success and flexibility operating in high stress environments with strengths in multi-tasking and problem solving.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Security Coordinator
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: NVE, Inc., Kaduri Lease Fit-Out Project, Jerusalem, Israel
- Lone company representative on $86.9 million worksite set in a commercial building for duration of tour, reported directly to US based DoS Desk Officer, on site DoS Project Director and multiple U.S. Embassy RSOs.
- Responsible for all security matters pertaining to the worksite as well as conducting security in briefs and out briefs of all incoming/outgoing DoS, contractor and local national employees, as well as vetting of all GC TCN and AmCit personnel.
- Interfaced daily with local contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with all site security and administrative operations.
- Conducted and participated in several weekly meetings between site, embassy, General Contractor and building management supervisory personnel.
- Managed 29-member multi-cultural local guard force, all Access Control Facility operations as well as all hiring and disciplinary actions of Local Guard Force.
- Conducted business regularly at 2 different embassy buildings to work on ClassNet, meet with RSO and FSNI, and managed access requests for a separate OBO demolition project.
- Maintained heighted worksite security posture and coordinated various site evacuation drills post October 7, 2023 war against Hamas.
Site Security Manager/Project Manager
Department of Defense/Consolidated Intelligence Center IT Fit-Out
07.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Synergy Solutions, Inc., Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany
- Site Security Manager responsible for all aspects of physical and technical security of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), as well as ICD-705 technical security compliance oversight of the CIC Information Technology Fit-Out (IT Fit-Out), furniture and tenant network installation efforts, to include all related logistics efforts.
- Directly supervise (1) Deputy Site Security Manager and seven (7) Construction Surveillance Technicians for 24/7 physical security operations. Provide daily guidance, mentorship and direction to security team and support security operations.
- Serve as on-site Subject Matter Expert directly supporting U.S. Army Europe for all site related physical security procedures and functions including personnel security, information security, access control and insider threat screening. Ensure personnel security requirements are met for all SCI indoctrinated personnel.
- Perform duties as focal point for daily coordination and serve as key member of multi-organizational security team which includes security managers, special security officers and managers. Manage cross-organizational information flow to ensure ICD-705 and U.S. Army security requirements are continuously met during project execution.
- Review completed Incident Reports and provide authoritative guidance to security team and recommendations to security managers regarding personnel security issues to include insider threat. Prepare appropriate responses and implement procedural changes to security protocols in response to security incidents.
- Ensure IT installation materials are securely shipped to the site using approved transit security technical safeguards and execute secure container decertification in accordance with ICD-705 in support of the IT Fit-Out installation. Produce documentation artifacts as required and conduct and oversee inventory and transfer of material into the facility in accordance with established processes as outlined in the SSP to assist cyber security specialists in establishing and maintaining secure networks.
- Field and adjudicate all requests for deviation from the Site Security Plan to resolve conflicts between established security policy and USAREUR program objectives; supported the USAREUR G2 and HQ, 7th Army’s SCI security program.
- Screen and review all hardware and material and any data copied to media that enters or leaves the site for information security purposes to prevent unauthorized or negligent disclosures of classified information, and to maintain the integrity of information technology systems within the facility.
- Produce and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) documentation; Collect, generate and maintain all artifacts as required by ICD-705 and as directed by the USAREUR G2 SSO and Accrediting Official to support documentation of IT Fit-Out compliance with ICD-705 and the Site Security plan and to maintain facility SCIF accreditation.
- Serve as the conduit for IT Fit-Out requests to include personnel access and vetting requests, vendor vetting requests, product security validation requests and any other requests required in accordance with established processes as outlined in the Site Security Plan and interact with the USAREUR G2 SSO and AO as required to facilitate resolution and tracking of all requests.
- Authored and promulgated CIC IT Fit-Out Site Security Plan (SSP) that addresses how ICD 705 compliance and security compliance is governed and provides specific guidance utilized for execution by all project personnel.
- Developed and promulgated Construction Surveillance Technician Orders and various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through the interpretation of the ICD-705 Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
- Manage the control, transmit, safeguarding and destruction of SCI by authorized means and in accordance with DoD Manual 5105.21 and ICD-705; work with the USAREUR G2 SSO to ensure the proper handling, marking, transportation and destruction of all classified and Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) information.
- Execute supervisory personnel management duties to include review and approval of time sheets and periodic employee performance evaluations, personnel development and counseling as necessary.
Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., New Embassy Compound Project London, England
- Managed diverse 32-member team of security specialists charged with security program operations and administration for a $1.1 billion construction project.
- Key member of project security team that included on-site Department of State Site Security Manager. Managed daily operations and reporting on all security matters including personnel security matters, incident response, threat analysis including insider-threat analysis and response.
- Managed and oversaw all aspects of daily security operations pertaining to the efficient and successful operation of the mission for this large-scale effort, which included access control, vehicle and materials access requirements, personnel security and construction security monitoring operations.
- Provided security guidance and administration to include preparation of all documentation and artifacts and coordinating and executing incident response.
- Responsible for cataloging, secure storage and issuing to authorized personnel all classified project documents in accordance with DoS and NISPOM requirements.
- Conducted security in briefing of new team members and out briefing of team members departing site permanently.
- Served as company’s lead representative and liaison with on-site DoS and Prime Contractor personnel. Attend weekly meetings with all site department heads.
- Mar 2018 – Jun 2018; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Site Security Coordinator
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., MSGQ Project, Belmopan, Belize
- Lone company representative on site for duration of tour managing site security. Reported directly to US based DoS Desk Officer, on site DoS Project Director and embassy Regional Security Officer.
- Responsible for all security matters and administrative procedures pertaining to the worksite that was on a functioning embassy compound and executing the Construction Security Plan.
- Interface daily and held meetings weekly with local contractors, sub-contractors and local guard force to ensure compliance with all site security guidelines.
- Aug 2016; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Site Security Manager
Department of Defense/Sensitive Compartmented Information Project
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany
- Developed Construction Security Plan and Quality Control Program in accordance with ICD/ICS 705 Tech Manuals for office suites in two (2) separate buildings. Wrote functional Standard Operating Procedures from expert understanding of ICD-705 specifications for each secure site.
- Participated in meetings, reviews, and working groups to effectively brief the customer as required. Support customer at weekly meetings with appropriate input from appointed stakeholders related to site security operations. Input provided was instrumental in preventing security violations and avoiding deviations from the Construction Security Plan.
- Conducted random inspections of the secure work sites and maintain surveillance and oversight of the projects in line with the Construction Security Plan. Prepared documentation and provided recommendations and guidance to security officials regarding physical security and personnel security issues.
- Maintained an updated and accurate log of worker and material access into and out of the secure construction spaces in accordance with ICD-705 which was provided to the Client in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
- Coordinated x-ray inspection at off-site location of various construction materials for installation in the secure work spaces. Compile a chronological log of the inspections with photographs and provide the log to the Client per the Performance Work Statement. Assisted Special Security Officer/Accrediting Official, Contracting Officer’s Representative and other customer personnel with additional projects as needed.
- Performed Non-Linear Junction Detector screening of furniture after completion of construction activity in support of accreditation process by Special Security Officer/Accrediting Official.
- Actions directly facilitated successful SCIF accreditation for both buildings.
- Jun 2016; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Team Leader
Department of Defense/Sensitive Compartmented Information Project
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
- Supervised team of 13 employees in three separate labor categories working in construction a security monitor posture on forward operating Navy Base Camp Lemonnier.
- Worked directly with DoD Site Security Manager to ensure compliance on all site security protocols outlined in the ICD-705 and Construction Security Plan for ongoing construction of multiple SCIF spaces.
- Attended weekly meetings with DoD section heads and General Contractor personnel to ensure proper maintenance and function of all TSS equipment as well as appropriate storage and escorted movement of secure materials destined for installation in SCIF spaces.
- Assisted DoD Site Security Coordinator in decertifying secure containers.
- Sep 2015 – Oct 2015; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Start Up Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., New Embassy Compound Project Jakarta, Indonesia
- First company representative on $9.6 million worksite, implemented all company administrative policies and authored all site security Standard Operating Procedures.
- Served as company’s lead representative and liaison with on-site Department of State and General Contractor personnel.
- Kept US based Program Manager and on-site DoS Site Security Manager informed on all security matters, actions and incident reports pertaining to the efficient and successful operation of the mission and provided security guidance.
- Supervised and ensured proper ID exchange for all visitor, vehicle and material access and coordinated appropriate responses to security-related issues.
- Responsible for cataloging, secure storage and issuing to authorized personnel all classified project documents in accordance with DoS and NISPOM requirements.
- Responsible for ongoing training of all seven (7) security team members on all TSS equipment and proper classified document handling procedures.
- May 2014 – Jun 2015; out of work at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 recovering from an injury sustained on the job in Jakarta.
Site Security Coordinator
Department Of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., American Institute in Taiwan Project, Taipei, Taiwan
- Lone company representative on $6.9 million worksite for duration of tour, reported directly to US based DoS Desk Officer, on site DoS Project Director and American Institute in Taiwan Regional Security Officer.
- Responsible for all security matters pertaining to the worksite as well as conducting security in briefs and out briefs of all incoming/outgoing DoS, contractor and local national employees.
- Interfaced daily with local contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with all site security and administrative operations.
- Managed 24-member local guard force, all Access Control Facility operations as well as all hiring and disciplinary actions of Local Guard Force.
- Sep 2012 – Dec 2013; out of work at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, recovering from an injury sustained on the job in Taipei.
Construction Surveillance Technician
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., New Office Annex Project Kiev, Ukraine
- Work as Construction Surveillance Technician until start date of Site Security Coordinator assignment in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Sep 2011 – Mar 2012; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Start Up Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
07.2011 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., New Consulate Compound Project Monterrey, Mexico
- Performed same function as described above for Jakarta, Indonesia, except in Monterrey there were 12 team members with a project value of $6.3 million.
Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., New Embassy Compound Project Kiev, Ukraine
- Performed same function as described above for Jakarta, Indonesia with the exception of being the first company representative on site and in Kiev there were 15 team members with a project value of $11.2 million.
- Mar 2010 – May 2010; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Start Up Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., New Consulate Compound Project Tijuana, Mexico
- Performed same function as described for Jakarta, Indonesia, except in Tijuana there were 19 team members with a project value of $6.4 million.
- May 2007 – Jun 2008; time off between contracts at home, 621 D St. #101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910.
Site Security Coordinator
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., U.S. Aid Project, US Embassy Kampala, Uganda
- Lone company representative on site for duration of tour, reported directly to US based DoS Desk Officer, on site DoS Project Director and embassy RSO.
- Responsible for all security matters pertaining to the worksite that was on an existing and functioning embassy compound.
- Interface daily with local contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with all site security and administrative operations.
- Demobilize the operation upon project completion and turned responsibility over to embassy Regional Security Officer.
Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc., Various Department of State Missions Abroad
- US embassies and consulates: Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Toronto, Ontario; Mexico City, Mexico
Construction Surveillance Technician and Cleared American Guard
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
03.1992 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Coastal International Security, Inc./Heritage Services/MI/M, Inc., Various Department of State Missions
- US embassies: Moscow, Russia; Bogota, Columbia; Caracas, Venezuela; Ottawa, Ontario; Nairobi, Kenya; Auckland, New Zealand; Vienna, Austria; Zagreb, Croatia; Canberra, Australia; Kiev, Ukraine
- 60-64 Hours Per Week/$80,000 to $95,000 Annually
- Nov 1991 – Mar 1992; time off at home, 1155 Paredes Ln. Rd., Apt. 606, Brownsville, TX 78521, between my release from United States Marine Corps active duty and beginning work as a Construction Surveillance Technician and a Cleared American Guard.
Administrative Clerk
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 11.1991
- Marshall Hall, Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps/Department of State
07.1988 - 12.1990
- US Embassies: Lome, Togo and Brasilia, Brazil
Education
Certificate of Completion - TSCM Level 2 RF OSCOR Training
REI Training Center
Cookeville, TN02.2016
Certificate of Completion - TSCM Level 1 Countermeasures Core Concepts Training
REI Training Center
Cookeville, TN12.2015
Certificates of Completion - undefined
DoS/CSM Training
Washington, DC02.2008
Certificate of Graduation - undefined
Marine Security Guard School
Quantico, VA07.1988
Certificate of Graduation - undefined
Marine Corps Personnel Administration School
Camp Del Mar, CA12.1986
Certificate of Graduation - undefined
United States Marine Corps Boot Camp
San Diego, CA08.1986
Diploma - undefined
Homer Hanna High School
Brownsville, TX06.1986
SECURITY CLEARANCE/PASSPORT STATUS
- Active Top Secret Clearance/SCI Eligible
- Approved Designated Country Suitability Review
- Valid U.S. Passport
Timeline
Site Security Coordinator
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
05.2022 - Current
Site Security Manager/Project Manager
Department of Defense/Consolidated Intelligence Center IT Fit-Out
07.2018 - Current
Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
09.2016 - 03.2018
Site Security Coordinator
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
06.2016 - 08.2016
Site Security Manager
Department of Defense/Sensitive Compartmented Information Project
10.2015 - 11.2015
Team Leader
Department of Defense/Sensitive Compartmented Information Project
06.2015 - 09.2015
Start Up Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
12.2013 - 05.2014
Site Security Coordinator
Department Of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
04.2012 - 09.2012
Construction Surveillance Technician
Department of State/Construction Surveillance Monitor Program
03.2012 - 04.2012
Start Up Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
07.2011 - 08.2011
Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
05.2010 - 07.2010
Start Up Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
07.2008 - 03.2010
Site Security Coordinator
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
06.2006 - 05.2007
Team Leader
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
01.2004 - 06.2006
Construction Surveillance Technician and Cleared American Guard
Department of State/Construction Security Monitor Program
03.1992 - 01.2004
Administrative Clerk
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 11.1991
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps/Department of State
07.1988 - 12.1990
Certificate of Completion - TSCM Level 1 Countermeasures Core Concepts Training
REI Training Center
Certificates of Completion - undefined
DoS/CSM Training
Certificate of Graduation - undefined
Marine Security Guard School
Certificate of Graduation - undefined
Marine Corps Personnel Administration School
Certificate of Graduation - undefined
United States Marine Corps Boot Camp
Diploma - undefined
Homer Hanna High School
Certificate of Completion - TSCM Level 2 RF OSCOR Training
REI Training Center
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