Senior Physical Security & Risk Analyst

GFT; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (in-person and remote)

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Roseville, CA seeks a Physical Security & Risk Analyst to join the Security and Safety Team, blending risk analysis with leadership to protect critical operations. The role involves site assessments, risk-based recommendations, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission continuity.

The position requires extensive experience in physical security, resilience, and risk management, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Infrastructure Protection, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in physical security, infrastructure protection, mission assurance, emergency management, resilience planning, risk assessment, cyber-physical security, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles, threat and vulnerability assessment methodologies, risk management frameworks, and continuity planning.
• Experience supporting mission assurance, business continuity, operational resilience, or critical infrastructure protection programs.
• Knowledge of integrated security systems and the ability to evaluate how people, processes, technology, and facilities work together to mitigate risk and support organizational objectives.
• Experience conducting facility assessments, field observations, stakeholder engagement, and developing actionable risk-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing, presentations, and client engagement.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical security assessments, threat and vulnerability analyses, and risk evaluations for facilities, infrastructure, and critical operations.
• Support mission assurance initiatives by identifying risks that could impact organizational objectives, operational continuity, and critical functions.
• Evaluate and integrate physical security, safety, operational, cyber-physical, and emergency preparedness considerations into comprehensive risk management strategies.
• Perform site visits, facility walkdowns, stakeholder interviews, and field assessments to validate conditions and identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop practical, risk-informed recommendations that improve protection, resilience, and operational effectiveness.
• Support systems integration efforts, ensuring that security technologies, operational processes, personnel, and protective measures work together effectively to achieve mission objectives.
• Research emerging threats and industry best practices to strengthen infrastructure protection and resilience programs.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, presentations, and client-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop integrated security and resilience solutions.
• Assist with or lead projects, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and delivery management.

Skills

Security

Risk assessment

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field

10+ years experience in physical security or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GFT in Roseville, CA seeks a Physical Security & Risk Analyst to join the Security and Safety Team, blending risk analysis with leadership to protect critical operations. The role involves site assessments, risk-based recommendations, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission continuity.

The position requires extensive experience in physical security, resilience, and risk management, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive compensation and benefits.