Diplomatic Facility Security Lead

Sheladia Associates, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

On-site parking

Fitness center access

Job summary

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Physical Security Lead to direct security assessments, planning, design coordination, and implementation of protective measures for diplomatic facilities worldwide.

The role integrates security with architecture and site planning across projects in the Washington, DC area and beyond, with travel as required. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in physical security, and credentials such as PSP/CPP/PE/RA; strong leadership and writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security-related field and professional credentials.
• Progressive experience in physical security, protective design, or security engineering.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government security clearances when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical-security program, assessments, and design feasibility studies.
• Develop integrated security solutions for perimeter protection and access control.
• Coordinate security requirements with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Translate government security requirements into practical design recommendations.
• Mentor security staff and support client presentations and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Security assessments

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

PSP / CPP / PE / RA credential

Job description

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Physical Security Lead to direct security assessments, planning, design coordination, and implementation of protective measures for diplomatic facilities worldwide.

The role integrates security with architecture and site planning across projects in the Washington, DC area and beyond, with travel as required. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in physical security, and credentials such as PSP/CPP/PE/RA; strong leadership and writing