Resume: Program/Security Manager
Clay E. Higgins (via JobCenter)
Name: Clay E. Higgins
Company: SAIC
E-mail: dl...@erols.com
Phone: (301) 365-6810
Location: Metro Washington, DC
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CLAY E. HIGGINS, CPP, Sr. Security Analyst/Engineering Specialist
Education:
Northeastern University, M.S., Criminal Justice
Boston University, B.A.S., Interdisciplinary, Operations Management
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
U.S. Army Electronic Warfare
Experience: Mr. Higgins is a senior level security analyst/program
manger encompassing over 20 years of progressively increasing
responsibility. Direct responsibilities has included seven years
physical security policy, research & development, security systems
engineering and design for a Federal agency with over 36 field
locations and 150 thousand employees and contractors. Twelve years
experience as the security engineering manager for two separate
nationally known engineering companies performing security systems
design, engineering and integration. Expertise includes 22 ½ years of
U.S. Army Electronic Warfare with direct experience in TEMPEST,
technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), electronics security,
communications (radio frequency encryption and codes) security,
operations security, computer security, and development of security
plans. He has a graduate degree and has demonstrated success in the
application of sound management principles in establishing and
achieving security program objectives.
Mr. Higgins has served as project/program manager for the total
engineering packages on multi-million dollar security projects. He has
extensive experience and demonstrated success in staffing positions,
directing, coordination, organization, writing specifications,
development of criteria, engineering, designing, research, designing,
testing, and analyzing the effectiveness of systems and programs. He
holds CPP status with the American Society for Industrial Security.
DOE "Q" clearance.
Employment History: Science Applications International Corporation
(SAIC), 10/88 to present. Tasks include development of physical
security systems and policy for the Department of Energy; security
systems engineering and design; staffing support contractor positions;
conducting analyses, security surveys, threat definition and
identification of high-risk targets; development of computer,
information and communication security; reviews of organizations and
security plans; determinations of facility security requirements; and
the development of security training.
SAIC Present assignment (1993-Present) Senior Security Engineering
Specialist, Physical Security Policy Branch, U.S. Department of Energy.
Development of DOE national policy on physical security issues.
Established original new physical security policy based on research and
development of new products, such as the DOE Standard (nationwide)Badge
Design Guide using four separate technologies, including smart-card
technologies; conducted studies in biometric access control with the
establishment of the hand geometry as the DOE standard -
considered/studies on fingerprint, voice print retina scan, and others.
Developed the DOE CWACS (Complex Wide Access Control System) to allow
access through-out the DOE Complex using only one badge to establish
access and security clearance levels, instead of re-badging at each
site. Developed the specification for and implemented the DOE
Classified LAN, certified the LAN to TEMPEST standards, and trained
headquarters personnel on its' use. Developed the policy and
supervised the TSCM section in the certification of areas for use of
classified discussions and equipment. Performed security system
engineering research to standardize DOE physical security systems and
central alarm stations. Developed proprietary sensors for testing
close vault alarms and special nuclear material containers. Conducted
research and development of dry, stacked, storage vault/containers for
storing nuclear material, and their associated alarm systems;
researched on-site transportation of nuclear materials and weapons.
Developed plans for the drawn-down of classified Nuclear facilities and
to convert them to private, non-classified use. Developed the DOE
Performance Testing Program and taught the system to DOE facility
security personnel. Conducted conceptual engineering studies and
reviews of DOE physical security systems. School trained on Nuclear
Weapons and specialized in Nuclear Weapons physical security issues.
Provided liaison with DOE's Defense Programs and the U.S. Nuclear
Command and Control System on nuclear weapon security policy issues.
In addition, assisted the physical security branch chief in research
and development of advance concepts (classified) to meet the future
needs of the DOE complex.
SAIC: Assigned to Department of Energy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Military Applications and Stockpile Support (DASMASS) (1990-1993), DP
-20, as the senior technical security analyst responsible for
information, operations and computer security. Was school trained for
operations security and as a classification officer to classify and
declassify up to Top Secret. Established and implemented the programs
for information, computer, and operations security, developed plans,
and performed the self inspections at Headquarters level. Developed
and provided review of physical security systems and implementation,
computer system plans and certification for workstations, and the
Headquarters LAN. Developed Master Safeguards and Security Agreements,
Site Safeguard and Security Plans with vulnerability assessments,
conducted security surveys and conceptual security design studies,
reviewed DOE security orders and action items. Provided oversight of
security for the Transportation System Division (TSD) and Nuclear
Emergency Search Team (NEST), CONUS Nuclear Weapons Returns issues,
control and accountability of classified information and material, and
the development of DOE Orders and Standards and Criteria for the TSD.
SAIC: Assigned as the Security Programs Manager, Transportation System
Division, Cambridge, MA. Conducted various security analyses on
security systems, from underwater security systems, to electronic
security of logistical systems. As the senior consultant, established
the first certification of the Veteran's Affairs central computer
system, Martinsburg, WV, and developed its computer security plan with
fire walls and multi-level access controls; performed its first year
recertification which included a computer security survey.
NUS Corporation from 10/1984 to 10/1988. As the Security Projects
Manager within the Engineering Department, provided direct hands-on
engineering, design and integration of large proprietary security
systems that managed intrusion alarms, access control, and closed
circuit television from on-site central alarm stations. Established
the communications data links, access control systems to central alarm
station data bases, and established priorities of access. Provided
client liaison, directed project engineering and design activities, and
was responsible for project schedule, budget, and formal client
communications for all projects. As a hands-on security consultant,
specialized in conceptual physical security systems engineering and
design studies. As Project Manager, he directed the systems
engineering and integration of nine (9) multi-million dollar security
upgrades which included redundant computers, closed circuit television
(CCTV), access controls, barriers, intrusion detection, and central and
secondary alarm stations. Project assignments included security system
specifications and upgrades, nuclear site security computer
replacements, defense robotics, and security consulting.
Hands-on experience included the design, engineering, and integration
of perimeter intrusion detection, physical barriers, access control,
surveillance, and security computer subsystems as well as guard force
training, physical security plans, and safeguards contingency plan
preparation.
Boston Edison Company, Nuclear Security Manager for Pilgrim Station,
11/1986 to 11/1987. As the Nuclear Security Manager, he was
responsible for the implementation of the Pilgrim Station security
program objectives, which included the design and engineering of the
upgrade of the intrusion detection and closed circuit television
system, central and secondary alarm station and access control (badge
reader) system at the plant. He provided management of the corporate
nuclear security program, the design and engineering of the physical
protective systems upgrade and supervision of a 15 man Boston Edison
professional staff and a 200 man union guard force.
Cygna Energy Services, Engineering Division Manager, 1/1984 to 10/1984.
As the engineering division manager for security programs and was
responsible for project management and engineering on all security
tasks. He provided direct security system engineering to Shoreham
Nuclear Power Station, Viking Weapons Systems, Yankee Atomic Plants,
Salt River Project, and Concord Natural Gas. Specific tasks included
security audits, evaluations of existing security systems, and
preparation of implementing procedures.
Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation, Supervisor Security
Engineering and Engineering Corporation Director of Security, 10/1978
to 1/1984. As the supervision of security engineering, he provided
hands-on security design, engineering, and integration of all security
projects and tasks. The security design, engineering, and integration
projects he managed included a variety of power and industrial projects
including Indianapolis Power & Light, Long Island Lighting Company,
Central Illinois Power, United Illuminating, Georgia Power, Virginia
Power, Gulf States Utilities, Carolina Power and Light, etc.
Boston Housing Authority, Security and Police Services Coordinator from
10/1977 to 10/1978. He was responsible for the design and
implementation of a central alarm monitoring system and the
establishment of a guard services program. He supervised a staff of
over 200 investigators, guards, and the police effort for the 78
separate developments within the Boston Housing Authority with a
population of a half million people.
Malden Hospital, Director of Security/Safety from 12/1995 to 10/1997.
As the Director of Security/Safety at the Malden Hospital supervised
and trained the security force, and the volunteer fire brigade.
Conducted the twice yearly, area-wide, emergency drill to maintain AMA
certification.
U.S. Army, Military Intelligence: Mr. Higgins' military service
includes 11 years active duty in the U.S. Army Intelligence and
Security (Electronic Warfare) and 11 and ½ additional active years in
the Reserve. On active duty, he was school trained and performed
operations in TEMPEST, and TSCM, and other electronic warfare measures.
He retired from active service in 1984 as a senior field grade
officer.
Books Published:
"Basic Home Security," Dunn Loring Publishers, April 1994.
"Applied Security Management," C. Thomas Publisher, November 1990.
"Utility Security Operations Management," C. Thomas Publisher, May
1989.
"Utility Security Manager's Handbook," ASIS Utility Security Committee,
April, 1988.
Articles Published:
"Principles of Control Include Many Elements," Access Control Magazine,
March 1991.
"The Ups of Downsizing," Security Management Magazine, February 1991.
"Protecting The Public Utility," Access Control Magazine, January 1991.
"Integrated Security Systems in Nuclear Power Plants," Nuclear News,
December 1989.
"Energize Nuclear Security," Security Management Magazine, 1988.
"Site Specific Perimeter Protection," Security Management Magazine,
1986.
"Shedding Light on Utility Security," Security Management Magazine,
1985.
"Exercise Your Consumer Rights," Security Management Magazine, 1982.
"The New LNG Regulations Will Cost Security More," Security Management
Magazine, 1981.
"The Security Director as Trainer," Security Management Magazine, 1980.
"The State of Private Security," Security Management Magazine, 1979.
"Three Keys to Successful Management of Hospital Security," Security
Management, 1978.
Selected Publications:
Higgins, C.E., "Upgrading Security at Federal Facilities," SAIC,
Prepared for the Office of Safeguards and Security, NN-51, September
1995.
Higgins, C.E., "Headquarters Element Security Agreement," SAIC,
prepared for the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Military Applications
and Stockpile Support, DP-20, June 1993.
Higgins, C.E. et al., "Root Cause Analysis of Safeguards and Security
Issues for the Savannah River Reactor Restart Program," SAIC, February
1991.
Higgins, C.E., "Security Analysis and Review, Department of Veterans
Affairs Integrated Data Communication Utility," SAIC, July 1990.
Higgins, C.E., "Security Management Review, River Bend Station," SAIC,
April 1989.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Specific Plan of Action, Arkansas Nuclear One
Security Upgrade," NUS, October 1988.
Higgins, C.E., "Report on the Security/Safety of the HIFIR Reactor,"
NUS, prepared for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 1988.
Higgins, C.E. et al., "Conceptual Engineering Report - Turkey Point 3
and 4 Security Upgrade," NUS, June 1988.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Vehicle Barrier Study for J.A. Fitzpatrick and
Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power Plants," NUS, May 1988.
Higgins, C.E., "Review of the Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant Security
Computer System," NUS, April 1988.
Higgins, C.E., "Security Management Report," NUS, Prepared for Boston
Edison Company Nuclear Operations, October 1986.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Indian Point 2 Access Control and Security
Computer Upgrade," NUS, April 1986.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Physical Security Surveys and Recommendations,"
NUS, prepared for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, May 1986.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Conceptual Engineering and Computer Security
System Replacement, J.A. Fitzpatrick and Indian Point 3 Nuclear
Stations, NUS, January 1986.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Physical Security Survey Report," NUS, prepared
for Squibb World Headquarters, July 1985.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Conceptual Engineering Reports. Security
Computerized System Upgrade, Surry and North Anna Nuclear Stations,"
NUS, Four Volumes, August 1985.
Higgins, C.E., et al., "Vital Area Analysis," SWEC, Separate reports
prepared for both River Bend and Millstone 3 Nuclear Power Stations,
1982.
Selected Presentations have included:
"Baseline Vulnerability Analysis," paper presented at the ADPA Annual
Security Technology Seminar, Virginia Beach, VA, June 1997.
"The Security Survey," paper presented at the 41st Annual American
Society for Industrial Security Seminar and Exhibits, New Orleans, LA,
Sept 1995.
"Decontamination and Decommissioning of DOE Nuclear Facilities," paper
presented at the ADPA Annual Security Technology Seminar, Virginia
Beach, VA, June 1995.
"Marketing Security to Management," paper presented at the 14th Annual
Utility Security Workshop, ASIS, Albuquerque, NM, February 1988.
"Access Control Systems and Technology," paper presented at the
Connecticut Chapter Annual Workshop, ASIS, Stamford, CT, October 1986.
"The Physical Security Survey," presented at the Physical Security
Workshop, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Las Vegas,
Nevada, January 28, 1985.
"Cost Effective Plant Security," presented at the American Nuclear
Society Workshop on Power Plant Security, Savannah, Georgia, April 24
-27, 1983.
"Security Management Planning for LNG Facilities," presented at the 7th
ASIS Public Utilities Workshop, Kansas City, Missouri, May 18-19, 1981.
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