Senior Physical Security Specialist II — Clearance Eligible

Cherokee Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Physical Security Specialist II in Arlington, VA. The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS or TS/SCI.

You will be a Department expert on physical security policies, responsible for assessing conditions at posts and documenting security deficiencies, and coordinating mitigations. The position involves authoring official documents, briefing Department leaders, and supporting field offices with risk analysis and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mastery of policy related to legislative requirements and security standards.
• Coordinate waiver and exception requests for security programs.
• Survey and document physical security conditions at posts and facilities.
• Prepare briefing papers and deliver briefings for Department leadership.
• Advise RSOs on residential security compliance and budgets.
• Coordinate soft target countermeasures and related funding with RSOs and OBO.
• Assist in design reviews to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Physical Security Specialist II in Arlington, VA. The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS or TS/SCI.

You will be a Department expert on physical security policies, responsible for assessing conditions at posts and documenting security deficiencies, and coordinating mitigations. The position involves authoring official documents, briefing Department leaders, and supporting field offices with risk analysis and mitigation strategies.