Physical Security & Risk Analyst

GFT. • Owings Mills, MD

1d • $105,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Physical Security & Risk Analyst to join our Security and Safety Team. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the office. As a Physical Security & Risk Analyst, you will help organizations enhance security, resilience, and mission assurance across critical facilities, infrastructure, and operations. In this role, you will combine security expertise, risk analysis, systems thinking, and project leadership to assess vulnerabilities, integrate protective solutions, and develop strategies that ensure mission continuity in an evolving threat environment. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex challenges at the intersection of physical security, operational resilience, emergency preparedness, and integrated risk management.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PSP, CPP, APP, CPTED, CEM, PMP, PE, or other relevant security, emergency management, resilience, or project management credentials.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure, utilities, government, defense, transportation, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience integrating security, safety, emergency management, and operational risk management programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior