Facility Security & IT Specialist - Federal Customer

Dell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell seeks a versatile Facility Security & IT Specialist to oversee SCIF security, access control, and baseline IT operations for a federal customer.

You will coordinate facility security, manage IDS, badge issuance, telecom, and IT onboarding for new personnel, while tracking project timelines and vendor activities to keep deployments on schedule.

Requires TS/SCI clearance; on-site five days a week and hands-on experience with security software and IT support in DoD/IC environments.

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 CSSO/FSO in a DoD or IC 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.

Responsibilities

• SCIF Operations: Manage daily SCIF operations per ICD-705 and NISPOM.
• Access Control: Administer ACS, badge issuance, IDS, and visitor escort.
• Secure Logistics Support: Oversee physical security for logistics consolidation and rack integration.
• Desktop Support: Tier 1-2 support for unclassified networks.
• Telecommunications: Provision, manage, troubleshoot VoIP and baseline network.
• Systems Onboarding: Set up IT equipment and secure conference rooms; oversee cabling.
• Vendor & Implementation Tracking: Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders.
• Timeline & Resource Management: Maintain project schedules for build-outs and accreditations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain project docs and budget tracking.

Skills

Access control administration

Security operations

Project coordination

Tools

Lenel

CCURE

VoIP hardware

IT helpdesk

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.