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Gregory Achin

@gregoryachin

Cybersecurity- and physical security specialist securing critical infrastructure through incident response and compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can protect critical infrastructure by leading physical/cyber security operations, coordinating incident response, and driving compliance—leveraging SOC experience, strong SOP discipline, and cross-functional team leadership.

I’m a cybersecurity-focused security professional with 10+ years across military leadership, physical security, and technology—built on a proven track record of securing critical infrastructure and coordinating real-world incident response. As a Physical Security Specialist, I serve as the primary point of contact for a physical security unit across multiple federal buildings, coordinating issue resolution, work orders, vendors, and global security partners.

I lead multi-site physical security operations and oversee security programs that protect personnel, assets, and operations. I assess building security needs, develop tailored security solutions, and integrate access control, visitor management, intrusion detection, CCTV/VSS support, intercom, and mass notification to meet IRS/government standards—while acting as a first point of incident intake for medical emergencies, disasters, fire/evacuations, and security incidents.

I also bring deep security-operations experience from working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment and handling confidential, sensitive information with strict compliance. In addition, my background includes managing contracted security training programs, writing and revising site-specific SOPs, and supporting investigations and compliance in multiple Air Force systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Physical Security Specialist

Internal Revenue Service

Jul 2024 - Sep 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Served as primary point of contact for the physical security unit across three federal buildings, coordinating issue resolution, work orders, and vendor/security partner activities. Led multi-site physical security operations including access control, visitor management, IDS support, CCTV/VSS support, incident intake, and compliance with government security standards.

Physical Security Risk Management Incident Response Access Control Security Compliance Homeland Security Presidential Directives Federal Protective Service Guidelines Interagency Security Committee Standards Federal Facilities Risk Management SharePoint Database Security Microsoft Planner

Security Operations Training Manager

Northeast Security Inc.

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Oversaw security and records management programs to support regulatory compliance, data integrity, and risk mitigation. Developed and maintained training programs for contracted security personnel and contributed to site-specific SOP development.

Security Operations Records Management Regulatory Compliance Data Integrity Risk Mitigation Training program development Metrics And Reporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing and Revision Performance Monitoring

Security Operations Center Operator

Allied Universal Security

May 2021 - Jan 2022 (8 months)

Monitored and managed security operations for Moderna’s pharmaceutical campus using CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring, and incident management systems. Documented and coordinated incident response and communications with facility personnel and emergency responders to maintain operational continuity.

Security Operations Center (SOC)Access Control Incident Management Situational Awareness Emergency Response Dispatcher

Security Forces, Military Police

United States Air Force

May 2017 - May 2021 (4 years)

Prepared written reports and briefings for incidents, threats, and case management using AFJIS, CLEOC, and CJIS. Maintained compliance with DoD security clearance and access requirements using DBIDS and DISS and coordinated escalations and after-action reviews while handling sensitive information.

Incident Management CLEOC Defense Biometric Identification System Defense Information System for Security After Action Reviews DoD Security Requirements Security Coordination