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Anwar Isse

Leesburg,VA

Summary

Seasoned security leader with over 5 years of distinguished experience safeguarding diplomatic personnel, facilities, and sensitive information. Excelled in conducting advanced risk assessments, implementing stringent protocols, coordinating emergency response operations, and overseeing high-profile security operations involving access control, monitoring systems, and incident response. Leveraged cutting-edge technology and fostered collaborative inter-agency relationships to fortify defenses, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively mitigate risks through strategic planning. Demonstrated exceptional communication abilities and unwavering integrity while coordinating the secure resettlement of 3,500+ Afghan refugees through meticulous planning and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

FSO

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Leidos Global Headquarters


  • Safeguarded a 500,000 sq. ft. corporate campus, maintaining vigilant presence through continuous patrols and monitoring of designated areas to protect 1,200+ personnel and $85M in assets.
  • Acted as a liaison, fostering collaborative relationships with law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical services to ensure effective communication, and coordinated response strategies.
  • Coached and mentored 15 newly recruited security officers, providing comprehensive training on protocols, best practices, and situational responses to build a highly skilled team.

Diplomatic Security Assistant

IC Security, Department of State
10.2022 - Current
  • access control protocols, evaluated potential security threats, and facilitated entry for diplomatic personnel and international embassy guests
  • Spearheaded a team of 12 security professionals, ensuring comprehensive oversight of badging and access control activities fully compliant with stringent DoS
  • Verified, input, and maintained up-to-date personnel data in secure databases, authorizing access privileges for 450+ government employees, contractors, and media personnel
  • Established direct liaison with diverse stakeholders, enforcing security policies and safeguarding confidential information through robust access controls
  • Mentored and provided ongoing guidance to team members, enhancing operational efficiency through structured training and performance coaching

Crisis Response Coordinator

The National Conference Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assumed pivotal leadership role coordinating security operations during the critical Afghan refugee Operation Allies Welcome
  • Working closely with FPS, DOS, and Medical on site law and other partners such us CWU Inc. monitoring CCTV systems and control physical access to secure zones encompassing entrances, exits, and perimeters
  • Responded swiftly to 27 security breaches, medical emergencies, and other critical incidents, leveraging proven crisis management protocols to ensure public safety
  • Oversaw communication and operational tasks, ensuring seamless coordination across 8 teams and 6 partner agencies during rapidly evolving situations
  • Documented all activities thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for review and analysis to drive continuous process improvements

Security Officer

Allied Universal
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Maintained vigilant presence, controlling access, and conducting regular patrols across a 250,000 sq
  • Facility to uphold a secure environment for personnel and assets
  • Responded to 35+ emergency incidents adhering to documented protocols, providing detailed reports to leadership for review and implementing preventive measures
  • Managed communication and operational tasks, ensuring the safety of 500+ personnel and safeguarding sensitive facilities and equipment

Education

CompTIA Security -

07.2021

Timeline

FSO

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Diplomatic Security Assistant

IC Security, Department of State
10.2022 - Current

Crisis Response Coordinator

The National Conference Center
07.2021 - 10.2022

Security Officer

Allied Universal
11.2018 - 07.2021

CompTIA Security -

Anwar Isse