PHYSEC Security Specialist - Access Control & Visitor Tracking

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. seeks a Security Specialist - PHYSEC to protect personnel, facilities, equipment, and sensitive materials. You will manage access control, verify clearances, and coordinate visitor requests for domestic and international sites, reporting to ARMADA HQ.

The role requires handling CACs and DD 2249s, escorting uncleared personnel, and maintaining secure records with government-aligned procedures. Top Secret w/ SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree or Bachelor's with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• PSC certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases of visits, clearance levels and access authorizations.
• Receive, transmit, and file visit requests for personnel and visitors to CONUS, OCONUS and international facilities.
• Verify security clearances and issue, track, and account for visitor and permanent badges.
• Sign in and maintain visitor access records using secure electronic systems.
• Escort uncleared personnel within restricted spaces to ensure proper control.
• Process CAC applications and DD 2249s for facility access and maintain related docs.
• Handle JPO in‑processing documents to support onboarding.
• Manage and monitor Foreign Visit System activities and track international visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical security

Access control

Visitor management

Clearance verification

Record keeping

Security systems

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience

PSC certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

ARMADA, Ltd. seeks a Security Specialist - PHYSEC to protect personnel, facilities, equipment, and sensitive materials. You will manage access control, verify clearances, and coordinate visitor requests for domestic and international sites, reporting to ARMADA HQ.

The role requires handling CACs and DD 2249s, escorting uncleared personnel, and maintaining secure records with government-aligned procedures. Top Secret w/ SCI clearance is required.