Physical Security Specialist

SPRINGFIELD, VA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Information Security Governance
Information Security
Publications
Auditing
GSA
Testing
Customer Service
Industrial Security
Organized
PeopleSoft
Documentation
Administrative Support
Project Management
Presentations
Microsoft SharePoint
Technical Drafting
Standard Operating Procedure
IC
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
Regulatory Compliance
Security Policy
Forms
Management
INSPECT
Database
Data Entry
Security Clearance
Inspection
Writing
Risk Assessment
Microsoft Office
Training
Physical Security
As-is Process
ICD
Intrusion Detection
DoD
Storage
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2511240

Location: SPRINGFIELD, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-12-01

Category: Security

Subcategory: Security

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Physical Security Specialist to support the customer's Office of Security. This individual will be required to operate in a diverse security environment.

Duties include:

Ensure that all customer and industrial areas CONUS and OCONUS meet and have met all DoD and IC standards for processing, handling and storing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Collateral classified information prior to formal accreditation as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or security area
Ensure assigned security projects and programs comply with required security governance for physical, industrial, information, and other applicable security disciplines, e.g., IC Directives; DOD directives, instructions and manuals; security standards, national interim guidance, and Executive Orders governing physical, industrial and information security. Examples include but are not limited to: ICD-705 Tech Spec, National Industrial Security Program Manual, DoD Information Security and SCI policies and regulations, and Committee on National Security Systems publications, and provide general guidance of security concepts and requirements
Manage and oversee the SCIF and Collateral Area lifecycle from concept, planning, construction, operation and management, mission conclusion, accreditation/certification, and final facility disposition
Provide oversight and audit key and lock, GSA container, and alarm testing and maintenance programs in accordance with applicable DoD and IC policy requirements
Perform other collaborative duties that are influenced by physical security requirements and standards
Coordinate and liaise with the customer, members of the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and external offices to obtain information, develop solutions, keep abreast of current issues, and communicate with customers to safeguard classified information and customer programs, and to sustain and advance the customer Physical Security Programs. Provide technical expertise concerning physical security
Manage and operate associated customer service phone lines, email accounts and messages during core hours of operations (0800 - 1600 M-F). Adjustment of hours or operation may be adjusted to accommodate operational and mission needs of customer Physical and Industrial Security needs
Maintain active access and use as directed administration and security electronic software tools, databases and systems to sustain and advance the customer Physical Security Programs
Maintain well organized, complete, current, and accurate records in accordance with agency policy and federal laws (ensure up-to-date records are received from customer, i.e., accreditation packages, approvals, (e.g., database and hardcopy), current and accurate Co-Utilization and Joint-Utilization agreements, collateral area files, status remarks, expirations, inspections, etc.
Manage and maintain data entries into community databases, e.g. IC SCIF database, NGA's PeopleSoft database, and locally created database used to track work efforts
Prepare and/or review documentation supporting the SCIF accreditation process, compartmented area approval and secure area approval process to include but not limited to Fixed Facility Checklists, Construction Concept Inspection Reports, Accreditation Memorandum, etc.
Assist the customer and its government and industrial partners in creating and completing security area paperwork to safeguarding classified information and to sustain and advance the customer mission along with the customer Physical Security Programs
Create and present informational briefing and training sessions as indicated by government connected to the customer's Physical Security Program
Prepare business and administrative support documents using electronic software tools for efficient and effective program and project management, examples include presentations, written documents, spreadsheets, SharePoint, and other office software tools
Provide input and assist with drafting and maintaining internal customer policy documents, standard operating procedures, instructional handouts and other forms of awareness and training materials for physical security
Reference and use customer, DoD and IC security directives, instructions, standards, and guidelines to enforce compliance and mitigate security risks
Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials
Create, suggest, generate, maintain, and provide input to an assortment of administrative articles such as weekly activity reports, metrics, meetings (staff and management), forms, briefings, US government response to official taskers and other official responses for required information, and official correspondence to sustain and advance the NGA Physical Security Programs
As directed by government, visit government and industrial sites worldwide to inspect facilities, e.g., new construction, renovations, modifications, leased facilities, and security cognizance transfers; validate requirements are being met; and advise security programs at visited location connected to physical security and customer programs
Create trip reports which include inspection, recommendations, items requiring follow through and completion, pertinent travel related information, and acquired or produced threat assessments
Analyze complex physical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations to reduce or eliminate physical security risks or when security requirements impeded mission success
Utilize a variety of security and non-security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex issues concerning the customer Physical Security Programs
This position may be required to be an office custodian for access to related security and associated databases, networks and applications as needed to fulfill the mission of the Industrial and Physical Security Division. This includes data entry for office operations

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Candidates must have this clearance in order to be considered.
Ability to obtain a polygraph
5 years of experience in the physical security field
Documented experience conducting Physical SCIF inspection IAW ICD 705
Familiarization of generating a Fixed Facility Checklist
Documented experience writing security reports and creating supporting metrics
Documented experience conducting risk assessments
Experience using Microsoft Suite
Experience providing security briefings/training to non-security personnel on aspects or components of a Physical Security Program
Ability to sustain prolonged standing, walking and climbing

Desired:

Generating Security Metrics
Certifications to include but not limited to: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Physical Security Certification (PSC), ASIS Certification (any), ICD 705 SCIF Course (government of commercial offering)
Basic knowledge of use of an Intrusion Detection System
Familiar with the DoD Key and Lock Program (including safes for storage of classified information)
Experience in other security discipline (other than physical)
Past experience as a construction security monitor
Ability to travel up to 25%

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2511240
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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