TS/SCI Security Officer with Poly

GCI; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI is seeking a Security Officer (TS/SCI with Poly) to support on-site security operations in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on managing security vendors, maintaining access control, and overseeing alarm and intrusion systems.

The position requires collaboration across facilities, IT, and security teams to ensure compliant, secure operations. You will develop and maintain security policies, coordinate maintenance, and contribute to incident response with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• US citizenship and active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in physical security operations, facilities security, or electronic security systems.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Familiarity with electronic access control and intrusion detection systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with physical security vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for security technologies.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Review service reports, invoices, and maintenance records for accuracy.
• Coordinate onsite vendor access and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance and testing of intrusion detection and alarm monitoring systems.
• Track alarm issues through resolution and ensure devices remain operational.
• Support administration of enterprise access control systems and conduct audits.
• Assist with policy development and updates related to access control and alarm management.
• Assist with physical security projects and maintain security records and metrics.

Skills

Vendor management

Security operations

Policy writing

Communication

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

BA/BS or better

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

GCI is seeking a Security Officer (TS/SCI with Poly) to support on-site security operations in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on managing security vendors, maintaining access control, and overseeing alarm and intrusion systems.

The position requires collaboration across facilities, IT, and security teams to ensure compliant, secure operations. You will develop and maintain security policies, coordinate maintenance, and contribute to incident response with strong organizational and communication