Provide SME in Nuclear Security and Safeguards for both NRC regulated and DOE/NSSA facilties.
Richard A. Parker, CPP
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Designed and implemented an emergency notification network for the US Customs addressing the transmission of data and video from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) sensors surrounding the Metro New York City area. The was capable of alerting local authority to a detection of suspected WMD as well as providing the same data to incident response teams of the Dept of Homeland Security, Regional US Customs Office, Hqs. US Customs and National Laboratories via encrypted transmission using the internet. Network design is currently in use on a Global basis by US Customs.
Team Leader/Subject Matter Expert in Security and Safeguards addressing compliance with US Department of Defense and US Department of Energy requirements for multiple US Weapons of Mass Destruction facilities. Utilized ASSESS Vulnerability Assessment modeling program to identify and classify risks/targets. I renewed Protection Force and Physical Security Systems for effectiveness and compliance with Orders. I served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to US Department of Defense (DOD) for "STARS WARS" Anti Ballistic Missile Defense Program. Private Sector experience includes project management for Capital Security Programs involving security engineering, construction and design and direction of global company security programs to include FAA, DOD, DOT, DHS, DEA and country specific regulations
Served as resident Project manager for Master Security Plan and Security Infrastructure plan for protection of critical national infrastructure of the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Security Analyst and Security Group lead for the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Relevant Experience
Security Analyst, IAP World Services
Developed policy and plans for protection of the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate of the Livermore National Laboratories. Lead the security group and was the responsible person for security for the Directorate. (4/2009-2/2010)
Project Manager (Consultant), Abacus Technology/ITCUS
Lead a team of 15 Subject Matter Experts in security and IT in the development of a Master Security Plan and Security Integration Plan for the protection of critical national infrastructure of the Gov’t of the UAE. Worked with National Police, National Authorities, UAE Military and UAE Special Forces. (06/20007- present)
Performed Security analysis of physical security systems at the Kula Lumpur National Airport, Malaysia. Developed path forward for enhanced to security systems, control rooms, and barriers.
Director of Global Security, Chemtura Corp.
Direct, manage, plan and implement Responsible Care and Corporate Security policy to chemical production, storage and transportation world wide. (11/05-11/06)
Senior Security Engineer, Constantin Walsh-Lowe, LLC (Consultant)
Provide expertise in risk management/business continuation, contingency planning, physical security and force protection to a variety of government and Fortune 500 clients. [11/04-11/05]
Senior Security Engineer, Electrical Power Reliability Institute (Consultant)
personally developed and authored Security Standard Implementing Procedure Guidelines for publication by the Institute for member entities. Published works include Protecting Potentially Sensitive Information. Other tasks will address development and publication of industry-specific guidelines for Vulnerability Assessments, Protective Force Operations, Physical Security Systems and Emergency Management Operations. [7/2004 to present]
Project Manager/Capital Programs, Port Authority of NY & NJ (Consultant)
Served as Project Manager to establish Scopes of Work, budget and then manage multi-million dollar security enhancement projects to increase security at International Airports, PATH Train system, Marine Terminals and Bridges/Tunnels through enhancements to CCTV, Access Controls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Emergency Management policy and procedures and protection forces. Work with the Office of Operations and Emergency Management in reviewing Vulnerability Assessments (VAs) and emergency management issues. These projects resulted from increased security needs as a result of massive loss of life and property for the Port Authority, owner of the former World Trade Center. [02/02 to 11/2004]
Senior Security Engineer, Boeing (Consultant)
Provided expertise and served as a member of the National Ballistic Missile Defense Team (“STAR WARSâ€) in capacity as a Subject Matter Expert in Physical Security and Force Protection. I provided technical expertise as to the requirements, specifications, design and construction of Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Delay Barriers and other technologies as well as the Force Protection and Counter Terrorism tactics which were required for an effective protection program. [10/01-02/02]
Director of Security US, Verio (Consultant)
Established a corporate security organization for international commercial ISP firm with operations in Asia, South American, Europe and throughout the United States. Directed the design, testing and commissioning of physical security systems for Data and Web Hosting Centers, established and authored corporate security policy and emergency management procedures. Managed staff. Traveled extensively. [04/01-10/01]
Senior Security Engineer, Edwards & Zuck, PC (Consultant)
Designed an integrated Access Control System, Intrusion Detection System, and CCTV with digital recording and an electronic asset protection tracking system for JP Morgan Chase, a Fortune 50 Company. As a cost saving measure, I used existing system components where possible and replaced the communication lines, which were comprised of a fiber optic transmission network linked to a priority LAN. [02/01-04/01]
Senior Project Manager, Siemens (Consultant)
Provided senior project management expertise in a major design and built project (estimated value eight million dollars) addressing an integrated electronic security system for the JFK International Airport International Arrivals Terminal. All CCTV, Intercom, Intrusion Detection and Card Access systems were routed through fiber optic and cable to one central computer. As part of the overall design, to accommodate various agency needs, I designed multiple ergonomic command and console centers for the Port Authority as well as various federal agencies. [06/99-10/00]
Senior Security Engineer, Gregg Protection Services, Inc. (Consultant)
Perform Physical Security surveys for major clients such as Mitsubishi Motors of America, Westinghouse Nuclear Services, and Rolls Royce as well as state agencies. As an element of these surveys, I identify vulnerabilities and corresponding counter measures using electronic security system upgrades, force protection elements or a combination of both. When requested, I act as the client’s agent in the formulation of RFPs, perform the technical review of bidder responses and then review and approve the design package, construction activities and acceptance testing. In some cases, I provide the design for the electronic security system concept and cost estimations. Most recently, served as Subject Matter Expert in developing technology response to secure contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Performed work for DTRA to secure biological weapons of mass destruction in research and storage facilities located in former Soviet Union. [02/99-Present]
Security Engineer, Lockwood-Greene Engineers, Inc. (Consultant)
Wrote "Request for Proposal" for Eastman Kodak Company to solicit vendors to maintain and install new security systems equipment for their United States and Canadian operations. Designed placement of security and fire system components into new Command and Control Operator Consoles and head-end equipment. Wrote work release packages for relocation and expansion of Security and Life Safety Command and Control Center for Kodak Paper. Prepared technical response to Security Design RFP(s).
Developed Construction Management Series 18700, "Physical Security Standards and Specifications" for expansion of Lucent Technologies Fiber Optical Production facility. Designed access control system and hardware for same client. Developed construction drawings, material list and cable schedules for installation of system design. Designed fiber optic network components and interface to security command and control center. [11/97-02/99]
Security Engineer, Sverdrup Facilities, Inc. (Consultant)
Served as lead security engineer for project addressing modifications and upgrades to US Department of Treasury facilities, I designed and specified physical security systems to include explosive protection measures as well as command & control consoles for facilities across the United States. This project was done in response to the Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing Incident. (07/97-11/97]
Senior Security Specialist, ADC, Inc. (Consultant)
Conducted analysis and compliance review of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories' Nuclear Weapon research facilities’ Site Safeguards and Security Plan (SSSP) for the DOE Oakland Operations Office. I served as a mentor and trainer to DOE Operations Office personnel. [07/96-4/99]
Project Manager, SCG, Inc. (Consultant)
Conducted evaluation and compliance audit of all physical security systems associated with the DOE’s Y-12 Nuclear Weapon Production, Storage and Research facility. Provided configuration management engineering services related to this task, scheduled work assignments and lead a team of specialists in these efforts. [06/95-01/96]
Staff Analyst/Associate, Mantech Strategic Associates, Ltd. (Consultant)
Served as Subject Matter Expert in Safeguards and Security topical areas with Security and Safeguard Operational Readiness Review (ORR) and Operational Readiness Effective (ORE) DOE teams. Assignments have addressed Physical Security Systems ORRs of the site wide E3S security system at the Savannah River Site (SR), the AGRUS physical security system of Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Complex, the Y-12 Plant physical security system of the Oak Ridge Y-12 and X 10 facilities and the ARGUS site wide system of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL.) I have participated in Safeguard and Security Site Plans (SSSP) reviews as a Subject Matter Expert throughout the country.
[06/93-11/96]
Staff Engineer/Associate, BE, Inc.
Assignments addressed revisions to the protection strategy and realignment of physical security systems associated with the decommissioning of Tritium Production Rectors, the associated storage of the Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and transportation safeguards for SNM. [02/91-01/98]
EDUCATION
1986 Post Graduate Work in Education
Long Island University, NY
1984 Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Long Island University, NY
1978 Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Pace University, NY
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
ASSESS/EASI - Computer Modeling/Vulnerability Assessment Program
Operational Readiness Reviews
Emergency Management Exercise Evaluation
Emergency Management Operations
Classified Information Handling
Classified Computer Systems
Fiber Optic Networks
Counter-Terrorism
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Certified Facility Security Officer – US Department of Defense
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – American Society for Industrial Security
Certified New York State Peace Officer
PUBLICATIONS
Security: The Essential Partner in Proposal Management
Journal of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals
Fall/Winter 2003 Edition
www.apmp.org
Protecting Potential Sensitive Information
Electrical Power Reliability Institute
March 2005
www.EPRI.com
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society for Industrial Security
International Assn of Chiefs of Police
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