AARON OLIVER
Drexel Hill,PA
Summary
Industrial Security Professional and Marine Corps Veteran with a strong record in classified material control, personnel security, and facility protection across DoD, Intelligence Community, and Department of State programs. Supports SF-86 review, DISS/NISS/NBIS administration, SETA briefings, and incident investigations while maintaining compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, JSIG, and ICD standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Security Specialist
Lockheed Martin Space
King of Prussia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Industrial Security Program Oversight: Implement federal security regulations and contractual security requirements across classified space programs in strict compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), JSIG, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 704 / ICD 705).
- Classified Material Accountability: Administer cradle-to-grave custody, safeguarding, receipt, dispatch, and certified destruction of highly classified collateral and program materials; conduct rigorous internal audits with zero findings.
- Engaged U.S. Government customers, Program Managers, and Cognizant Security Authorities (CSAs) to design, establish, and sustain robust facility security postures, and ensure compliance with contract execution milestones.
- Led investigations into technical security incidents, facility anomalies, and potential compromises; authored inquiries detailing root cause analyses and preventive action plans for regulatory reporting to customer CSAs.
- Developed and delivered tailored Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) modules, initial program indoctrinations, and briefings for cleared personnel and subcontractors, enhancing overall security awareness.
Junior Contractor Program Security Officer (JCPSO)
Gnostech, LLC
Warminster, PA
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Functioned as the primary liaison between engineering staff and program sponsors, offered security guidance and supported the development of multi-security-level systems in virtual environments.
- Managed personnel security administration using DISS; ensured accuracy of Standard Form 86 (SF-86) questionnaires before CSA submission.
- Evaluated standard operating procedures (SOPs) against DoD manuals; managed Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) and coordinated secure visitor processing.
Access and Escort Specialist Supervisor
Chenega Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Access Control & Physical Protection: Directed daily physical access control operations for secured federal project spaces; controlled ingress and egress through electronic turnstiles and mantraps, verifying employee, contractor, and visitor credentials.
- Personnel Processing: Supported background investigations by collecting applicant documentation, conducting identity verifications, taking fingerprints, and managing issuance and deactivation of secure site badges and key assets.
- Facility Integrity & Inspections: Conducted daily physical security surveys, end-of-day security sweeps, and random inspections to ensure central intrusion alarms, CCTV surveillance, and physical barriers function.
Lead Security Specialist / Lead Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)
NVE, Inc. / Coastal International Security
Reston, VA
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Secured facility construction oversight for Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) embassy projects, ensuring compliance with ICD 705 and NISPOM standards.
- Blueprint & Security Survey Analysis: Reviewed architectural blueprints and construction specifications to ensure secure barrier integrity, acoustic protection, and prevention of technical surveillance penetration into Controlled Access Areas (CAAs).
- Enforced vehicle and personnel entry controls, inspecting materials and managing entry logs for high-value sensitive program assets; identified and mitigated vulnerabilities through physical security audits.
- Monitored central alarm consoles (fire, intrusion IDS, duress), managed emergency response protocols, and conducted security training to enhance operational preparedness.
Marine Security Guard (MSG)
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Quantico, VA
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Safeguarded classified information, cryptographic materials, vital records, and diplomatic personnel at international embassy locations during high-threat security crises and civil unrest, ensuring operational continuity and personnel safety.
- Operated central control consoles and managed compound access control while executing immediate tactical responses to alarms and unauthorized intrusions, enhancing security posture and mitigating risks.
- Secured entry points at embassy locations, ensuring safety for diplomatic personnel.
- Monitored surveillance systems and identified suspicious activity around protected facilities.
- Controlled visitor access and verified credentials for personnel entering secure areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Security Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV01-2023
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Lincoln Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PA01-2005
Skills
- Industrial Security & Compliance
- Personnel Security & Systems
- Physical & Classified Accountability
- Federal Security Systems
- Physical Security & Access Systems
- CURE, Hirsch Velocity, UL 2050 Intrusion Detection Systems, GSA-Approved Containers & Locks (X-09, X-10, S&G 2740B)
- Office & Collaboration: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat DC
- Emergency response planning
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Security Specialist
Lockheed Martin Space
08.2024 - Current
Junior Contractor Program Security Officer (JCPSO)
Gnostech, LLC
04.2024 - 07.2024
Access and Escort Specialist Supervisor
Chenega Corporation
07.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Security Specialist / Lead Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)
NVE, Inc. / Coastal International Security
08.2015 - 05.2023
Marine Security Guard (MSG)
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
05.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Security Management
American Military University
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Lincoln Technical Institute