Access Control Specialist

ManTech • Stafford, VA

88d

About The Position

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated and enthusiastic Access Control Specialist to support our current Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) contract in Stafford, VA. This role supports security functions in sensitive environments and access control administration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED and 1-3 years of experience in physical or logical access control administration.
• Familiarity with government security regulations, including NISPOM, ICDs, and access control requirements.
• Experience working with access control systems (e.g., Lenel, AMAG, or similar platforms).
• Ability to manage confidential data and follow security protocols with precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Security Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government classified environments.
• Knowledge of Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes and security clearance management.
• Familiarity with electronic visitor management systems and physical security equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help manage access to secure areas and systems while supporting security compliance and protection of sensitive assets.
• Administer physical access control to facilities, ensuring proper credentialing, visitor management, and adherence to access policies.
• Coordinate badge issuance and revocation, access provisioning, and incident reporting for access violations.
• Conduct routine reviews of access logs, report anomalies, and assist with investigations of security incidents.
• Work closely with security managers, system administrators, and personnel security teams to ensure access is properly aligned with current roles and authorizations.
• Assist in maintaining configuration baselines for access control systems and contribute to system upgrades and patches.
• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to access control tasks and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED