Security Specialist – PHYSEC

Armada Ltd • Arlington, VA

95d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist – PHYSEC supports physical security operations that protect personnel, facilities, equipment, and sensitive materials from unauthorized access and potential threats. The position ensures compliance with physical security standards by managing access control, visitor verification, and facility protection activities. It maintains accurate records and coordinates visit requests for domestic and international locations.

The role is located in Arlington, Virginia, is full-time, and is contingent upon award. It is overtime exempt (not exempt from overtime). A Top Secret clearance with SCI is required. The position reports to ARMADA HQ. Relocation is not available. Applicants must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing; offers are contingent on the results. A Physical Security Certification (PSC) is required within one year of hire.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor's degree plus 4 additional years of relevant work experience.
• Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one year of hire.
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
• Knowledge of physical security policies, access control standards, visitor management procedures, and domestic and international facility access requirements.
• Skill in verifying clearance levels, managing visit requests, and maintaining secure records for classified and controlled spaces.
• Ability to process access credentials, escort uncleared personnel, and apply physical security safeguards in compliance with Government regulations.
• Skill in using secure electronic systems to track visitors, document access events, and maintain accurate facility records.
• Ability to coordinate domestic and international visit requirements while supporting facility security operations across multiple locations.
• Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases of classified visits, clearance levels, and access authorizations.
• Receive, transmit, and file visit requests for personnel and visitors to CONUS, OCONUS, and international facilities.
• Verify security clearances and program access to issue, track, and account for visitor and permanent personnel badges.
• Sign in visitors and maintain visitor access records using secure electronic systems and procedures.
• Escort uncleared personnel within JPO spaces to ensure proper control and oversight of sensitive areas.
• Process CAC applications and DD 2249s for Pentagon and JPO facility access and maintain related documentation.
• Process required JPO in-processing documents and forms to support personnel onboarding.
• Manage and monitor Foreign Visit System activities and track international visits as directed by the Government.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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