Physical Security & Access Control Lead

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Divergent is hiring a Security Specialist for the Torrance site to own and continuously improve the physical access-control, visitor, and export-control programs. You will assess risks, enforce policies, and partner with the Site Security Manager to strengthen overall security posture.

Responsibilities include approving access, conducting risk assessments, developing policies, and leading security audits while ensuring compliance with export-control requirements.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Associate degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions on security and access matters.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to time-sensitive security matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Owns the access program: design and maintain access-level structure for physical access-control and video surveillance; approve/deny access and conduct reviews.
• Designs export-control safeguards and eligibility requirements; maintains records.
• Performs risk assessments and implements improvements within the access framework.
• Develops security policies, SOPs, post orders, and visitor/contractor requirements.
• Leads audits, investigations, and compliance activities; authorizes release of footage when appropriate.
• Designs security-awareness curriculum and delivers trainings; monitors program effectiveness.
• Protects sensitive information and performs other security duties as needed.
• Operates primarily onsite in a manufacturing environment with PPE and safety compliance.

Skills

USG security clearance eligibility

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in security management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Divergent is hiring a Security Specialist for the Torrance site to own and continuously improve the physical access-control, visitor, and export-control programs. You will assess risks, enforce policies, and partner with the Site Security Manager to strengthen overall security posture.

Responsibilities include approving access, conducting risk assessments, developing policies, and leading security audits while ensuring compliance with export-control requirements.