Physical Security Officer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron EagleX (IEX), a subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, seeks a Physical Security Officer to support the SOCCENT J2 program in Tampa, FL. You will manage SCIF/T-SCIF lifecycle tasks, CSP development, accreditation, and TEMPEST checklists for successful accreditation.

You will handle visitor control, access systems, and security reviews, coordinating with SSRs and DoW/IC records. Onsite 5 days weekly with DoD regulatory oversight.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Familiarity with DoW/OPM regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Administer SCI visitor receipt, control and accountability for SCIFs using local databases and DISS.
• Assess information and plan actions to resolve security problems with sound decisions.
• Verify clearances for visitors and command members using official systems.

Skills

Physical Security Assessments

Physical Security Management

Physical Security Operations

Physical Security Systems

Verbal Communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Security Operations

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Physical Security Assessments, Physical Security Management, Physical Security Operations, Physical Security Systems, Verbal Communications
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 8 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

YOUR IMPACT Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Role Summary

The Physical Security Officer will support the Special Operations Command Central J2 Program in Tampa Florida. Will use extensive experience managing all the physical security aspects of the SCIF/T-SCIF lifecycle from concept approval, developing and implementing a SCIF/T-SCIF construction security plan (CSP), completing, maintaining, updating, and submitting the Pre-Construction checklist, Pre-Construction Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) and Pre-Construction TEMPEST Checklist using TEMPEST Form B for accreditation and re-accreditation, and proper SCIF close-out procedures. Provide support to SCIF planning and accreditation, recertification processes and procedures and familiar with the SCIF construction process as per the ICD 705 standard with Special Access Facility Accrediting Official Course Desired.

Meaningful Work & Personal Impact

As a Physical Security Officer, you will support personnel assigned to the Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) SSO.

Job Duties (Include but are not limited to)

• Administer the receipt, control and accountability of SCI Screen visitors and control access to all SCIFs using a local database and DISS
• Gather facts and use effective analytical methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of security problems
• Perform random bag entry/exit inspections (EEIPs)
• Works in conjunction with Special Security Representatives (SSR) and sub-commands daily with security issues and any inspections and corrective actions as necessary
• Verifies clearances for all visitors and command members as necessary utilizing appropriate command, DoW and IC systems of record
• Conducts detailed reviews pertaining to Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACCS) and other secure facility vulnerabilities
• Gains and maintains access to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Electronic Badging and Access Control System (AMAG)

Required Skills

• Familiarity with National, DoW, DIA SCI security regulatory requirements
• Attended and completed a formal SSO certification training and Sensitive Compartmented Facilities Physical Security course within the last 4 years
• Knowledge of OPM investigation process
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Knowledge of DoW adjudication process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with problem solving, including strict attention to detail
• Physical Security Specialist maintain responsibility of SCIFs / T-SCIFs / SWA and TSWAs accreditation and all that entails from concept approval to final submission.

Additional Responsibilities

• Concept approvals (TSCIF/SCIF) From Concept to grave Concept Approvals FFC Tempest Checklist and Form B Provide inspections to controlled spaces, either with a Staff Assisted Visit (SAV) or a personal walkthrough Waivers Co-Use Agreements Transfer of Cognizance Accreditations / Re-Accreditations / Extensions / Upgrades Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) - Navy Crane & Symmetry / Balanced Magnetic Switch (BMS) management of equipment and systems IMT 51 approvals for equipment and systems Internal/External Headphone Internal/External Webcams

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Certifications: ICD705 Physical Security Course, Security Professional Education Development (SPeD)Certification Program/ CDSE Physical Security Certification (PSC) , SSO Course (SSOC), CDSE Intro to Personnel Security PS113.16
• Role requirements: 5 days per week onsite
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

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Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Work Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB

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Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

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