Physical Security Specialist

SAIC; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Security Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating with corporate teams, managing security projects, and implementing cutting-edge security systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in physical and technical security, along with a strong understanding of industry standards. With a commitment to professional growth and a collaborative culture, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the security field. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a leading organization, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of physical/technical security experience.
• Understanding of NISPOM and security standards.
• Ability to read facility and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the SAIC Corporate Real Estate team.
• Manage security integrator contracts and performance.
• Conduct security surveys and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Flexibility and Adaptability

Effective Verbal Communication

Active Listening

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Lenel

DMP

Eagle Eye

MS Office

MS Outlook

Teams

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Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Job ID 2505077

Location: RESTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-04-28

Category: Security

Subcategory: Security

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

Who We Are and What We Do

SAIC Security professionals support a global team of over 24,000 employees across 20 countries. We focus on cultivating a workplace that encourages proactive thinking, internal collaboration, and professional growth through training, mentoring, and upskilling programs. We are active in the security community, shaping industry standards and best practices.

Our security functions include personnel security, information assurance, insider threat, counterintelligence, physical security, crisis management, and international security. We maintain internal processes such as security awareness training, audits, data analytics, and proposal support to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

We are committed to enabling growth, diversity, and industry leadership in the security field, executing with precision and speed to uphold our reputation as a security powerhouse.

If you identify with this culture, we invite you to apply!

Preferred Soft Skills

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues.
• Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in addressing and resolving conflicts professionally.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to team needs and take on various roles.
• Supportive Attitude: Demonstrates cooperation and positivity towards team members.
• Cultural Fit: Alignment with company values of Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion.
• Customer Focus: Ensures communication and teamwork deliver exceptional service.

Communication Skills

• Effective Verbal Communication: Articulates ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Active Listening: Understands perspectives and responds appropriately.
• Written Communication: Produces clear, concise documentation and emails.
• Presentation Skills: Delivers engaging presentations and facilitates meetings.
• Feedback: Gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Software Proficiency: Navigates Teams, MS Office, MS Outlook, and other relevant systems.

Leadership Skills

• Potential: Inspires and motivates others.
• Mentorship: Contributes to the professional growth of team members.
• Emotional Intelligence: Manages emotions effectively with high self-awareness and empathy.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies root causes and implements solutions.
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and manages deadlines.
• Initiative: Proactively seeks opportunities and challenges.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzes situations for informed decision-making.
• Adaptability: Embraces change with a positive attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the SAIC Corporate Real Estate team and support functions.
• Provide subject matter expertise for facility projects.
• Manage security integrator contracts and performance.
• Design ACS/IDS/CCTV systems following industry standards.
• Request proposals from security integrators and review for technical compliance.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of security systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing physical and technical security programs.
• Conduct security surveys and vulnerability assessments.
• Serve as technical authority to enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.

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

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School + 14 years’ experience; Associates + 12 years; Bachelors + 10 years; Masters + 8 years.
• Minimum 5 years of physical/technical security experience.
• Top Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain TS/SCI and Poly clearance.
• Understanding of NISPOM, ICD-705, UL-2050, TEMPEST mitigations, and countermeasures.
• Experience with Access Control, Intrusion Detection, CCTV systems (Lenel, DMP, Eagle Eye preferred).
• Experience building SCIFs, SAP/F, and Open Storage Areas.
• Ability to read facility and engineering drawings.

SAIC accepts applications continuously; no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Follow customer site vaccination requirements when applicable.