Physical Security Specialist
About The Position
Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Physical Security Specialist – Senior to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina .
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Physical Security Specialist or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 3 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 0 years’ experience with a PhD . or 9 years' experience w/o a degree or 7 years experience with AS/AA
- A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
- US citizenship is
Responsibilities
- Serves as a lead expert in designing, implementing, and optimizing comprehensive physical security operations for C2ISR facility infrastructure and technical environments.
- Leads the development and enforcement of advanced physical security policies and procedures, ensuring robust access control, perimeter defense, and surveillance systems are in place and operationalized.
- Architects and manages the facility's physical security posture, including the deployment and optimization of integrated Access Control Systems (ACS), advanced CCTV analytics, and multi-zone Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
- Directs and oversees all security access coordination and VAR administration activities, ensuring robust physical security protocols and compliance with all security clearances and site-specific requirements.
- Manages relationships with external security providers, local law enforcement, and government security agencies, coordinating responses to critical security incidents and participating in emergency preparedness planning.
- Conducts in-depth physical security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, identifying systemic weaknesses and developing strategic plans for security posture improvements, including technology upgrades.
- Functions as a technical expert in physical security, anticipating strategic risks (e.g., insider threats, targeted attacks), and ensuring robust, reliable, and compliant physical security for C2ISR operational readiness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
