Facility Security & IT Specialist - Federal Customer

Dell GmbH; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell GmbH seeks a versatile Facility Security & IT Specialist to oversee physical security, access control, baseline IT operations and localized project management for a secure facility.

The role bridges physical security, technical support, and project coordination to keep SCIFs, secure workspaces, and hardware deployments compliant, on schedule, and fully operational.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 3–5+ years in physical security or CSSO/FSO in DoD/IC environment.
• 1–3 years coordinating security or IT projects (certs a plus).
• Hands-on with enterprise access control software (Lenel/CCURE) and basic IT/telephony support.
• Knowledge of ICD-705 construction and security standards.

Responsibilities

• SCIF operations per ICD-705 and NISPOM standards.
• Administer access control systems, badge issuance, IDS, and escort procedures.
• Provide Tier 1–2 IT/telephony support for unclassified networks.
• Coordinate vendors and internal stakeholders for security/IT deployments.
• Maintain project documentation, compliance records, and budget tracking.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CSSO/FSO experience

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Education

CAPM or PMP certification

DoD/IC security environment exposure

Tools

Lenel access control

CCURE access control

VoIP systems

Job description

Facility Security & IT Specialist - Federal Customer

(on-site 5 days per week: TS/SCI Required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a versatile Facility Security & IT Specialist to oversee physical security, access control, baseline IT operations, and localized project management for a secure facility. This role bridges physical security, technical support, and project coordination, ensuring that all facility perimeters, secure workspaces, and technical deployments remain on schedule, fully compliant, and operational.

Key Responsibilities

SCIF & Facility Security

• SCIF Operations: Manage the daily operations of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in strict accordance with ICD-705 and NISPOM standards.
• Access Control: Administer facility access control systems (ACS), issue badging, manage intrusion detection systems (IDS), and enforce visitor escort procedures.
• Secure Logistics Support: Oversee physical security protocols tailored to logistics consolidation and rack infrastructure integration workflows, ensuring all sub-components and hardware remain secure throughout the intake and integration process.

Basic IT & Telephony

• Desktop Support: Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for users across unclassified networks.
• Telecommunications: Provision, manage, and troubleshoot VoIP hardware, and baseline network connectivity.
• Systems Onboarding: Set up IT equipment, workstations, and communication devices for new personnel and secure conference rooms. Oversee facility cabling and cable management.

Project Management

• Vendor & Implementation Tracking: Coordinate with external vendors, integrators, and internal stakeholders to track the installation and upgrade of facility security systems, IT infrastructure, and rack deployments.
• Timeline & Resource Management: Maintain project schedules for facility build-outs, SCIF accreditations, and hardware staging, ensuring milestones are met without disrupting daily operations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, compliance records, and budget tracking for facility-level IT and security enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program. A polygraph is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in physical security, facility management, or serving as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) / FSO in a DoD or Intelligence Community environment.
• 1-3 years of practical experience coordinating technical or physical security projects (CAPM, CompTIA Project+, or PMP certification is a plus).
• Hands-on experience administering enterprise access control software (e.g., Lenel, CCURE) and providing basic IT helpdesk or telephony support.
• Deep understanding of ICD-705 construction and operational standards, as well as general physical security threat mitigation.