Facility Security & IT Specialist – Federal Customer

Dell; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell is seeking a versatile Facility Security & IT Specialist for a Federal Customer role. The position centers on SCIF operations, access control, and baseline IT support in a secure environment.

Based on TS/SCI clearance requirements, you will manage IDS, badge issuance, and IT onboarding for new personnel while coordinating with vendors to keep milestones on track and compliant with ICD-705 and NISPOM standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to maintain access.
• 3–5 years of experience in physical security, facility management, or related field.
• Ability to comply with ICD-705 and NISPOM standards; willingness to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• SCIF operations and facility security management following ICD-705 and NISPOM.
• Administer access control systems, badge issuance, and IDS operations.
• Provide Tier 1–2 IT support for unclassified networks and secure conferencing.
• Coordinate with vendors to track milestones and manage secure logistics.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph preferred

Physical security experience

Tools

Access Control Systems (ACS)

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

VoIP / telecom basics

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 ring 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.. Candidates must be able to lift up to 25lbs. 3?5 years of experience in physical security, facility management, or serving