Physical Security Specialist

SAIC; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security firm as a Physical Security Specialist. This remote role requires expertise in security systems and strong collaboration skills. You will manage security projects, ensuring compliance and effective risk management while contributing to a team-oriented culture focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Physical/Technical Security experience.
• Thorough understanding of NISPOM, ICD-705, UL-2050.
• Experience designing/administering Access Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the SAIC Corporate Real Estate team.
• Provide subject matter expertise to facility projects.
• Conduct physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

High School

Associates Degree

Bachelors

Masters

Tools

Access Control Systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

CCTV

Job description

Description

Who We Are and What We Do:

SAIC Security professionals support a collective of over 24,000 employees extending across 20 countries. Our employees are our core, bolstered by 15,000 clearances, working across numerous classified and unclassified locations. We pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace environment that encourages proactive thinking and fosters strong internal collaborations. Our dedication is deeply rooted in the professional growth of our team through comprehensive upskilling programs, targeted training initiatives, and consistent mentoring opportunities, all designed to nurture a diverse pool of talent. Additionally, we maintain an active presence in the security community, positioning ourselves as visible and influential thought leaders who shape industry standards and best practices.

Our offerings encompass a full spectrum of security functions, including business group support, personnel security, information assurance, insider threat, counterintelligence, physical security, crisis management, international security, and more. Our robust internal processes, from security awareness training to internal audits, data analytics and internal proposal support, ensure we maintain an edge in compliance and risk mitigation.

We are not just a compliance function; we are enablers of profitable growth, proactive partners to business groups, assessors of risk, inspirers of people, and champions of efficiency and agility. Our approach is holistic --we grow, develop, diversify, and retain talent while leading the industry in the industrial security mission. We are visible thought leaders and proactive educators, committed to executing with precision and speed, underscoring our reputation as a security powerhouse driving the future of government.

If you see yourself as being a part of this culture, we invite you to apply!

It is preferred that our ideal candidate possess the following soft-skills:

Teamwork:

• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts within the team in a constructive manner to include having difficult conversations professionally.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to team needs, including taking on various roles and responsibilities as required.
• Supportive Attitude: Demonstrates a supportive and cooperative attitude towards team members, helping to create a positive team environment.
• Cultural Fit: Alignment with the company's values and culture of: Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer focus, ensuring that communication and teamwork efforts are aligned with delivering exceptional service to clients and stakeholders.

Communication:

• Effective Verbal Communication: Strong verbal communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Active Listening: Ability to actively listen to others, understand their perspectives, and respond appropriately.
• Written Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation and emails.
• Presentation Skills: Experience in delivering presentations and facilitating meetings, ensuring that key points are conveyed clearly and engagingly.
• Feedback Mechanism: Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, helping to improve individual and team performance.
• Software:Ability to navigate and utilize Teams, MS Office, MS Outlook (Insert here additional systems depending on job duty such as SIMS, NISS, DISS, Scattered, etc)

Leadership:

• Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Mentorship: Experience in mentoring or coaching others, contributing to the professional growth and development of team members.
• Emotional Intelligence: High level of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage one's own emotions effectively.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities.
• Initiative: Proactive in taking initiative, demonstrating a willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, and make informed decisions.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new challenges with a positive attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate closely with the SAIC Corporate Real Estate team and other functional support elements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to each facility project assigned.
• Oversight and management of security integrator subcontracts and performance.
• Design ACS/IDS/CCTV systems for corporate offices in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
• Submit request for proposal (RFP) to security integrators and review returned proposals for technical acceptance.
• Coordinate with security systems integrators to install and commission ACS/IDS/CCTV systems.
• Assists in the development, management of and the implementation of the organization's Physical and Technical Security program.
• Conduct physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments and participate in security inspections, assessments and review.
• Serve as technical authority for implementing physical security measures to ensure physical security policies, standards and procedures are established and enforced.

This position is remote, with limited travel to SAIC locations when needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• High School and 14 years' experience; Associates Degree and 12 years' experience; Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience; Masters and 8 years or more experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Physical/Technical Security experience.
• Minimum Top Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI and Poly clearance once hired.
• Thorough understanding of NISPOM, ICD-705, UL-2050 and current TEMPEST midigations and countermeasures techniques.
• Experience designing/administering Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems and CCTV. (Lenel, DMP, and Eagle Eye preferred)
• Experience building SCIF's, SAP/F's, and Open Storage Areas.
• Experience reading facility and engineering drawings.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.