Site Access Control Security Specialist

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense•Arlington, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense is seeking a Site Access Control Security Specialist for its Facilities & Security team in Arlington, Virginia. The role verifies identities, enforces security policies, monitors entry points, prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas, and responds to incidents to promote employee safety and protect company assets. The position combines reception, security, and facilities responsibilities. Reception duties include controlling facility access, verifying visitor identification and business purpose, arranging escorts, supporting use of building resources, and ensuring meeting and visit procedures comply with corporate security policy, contractual requirements, and DCSA guidance. Security duties include monitoring the premises, responding to threats and emergencies, supporting the Facility Security Officer (FSO), implementing procedures and maintaining records under 32 CFR Part 117 (the NISPOM Rule), promoting security awareness, and documenting and supporting investigations of incidents and anomalous events. Facilities duties include leading emergency preparedness and business continuity programs, coordinating space planning and facility upgrades, serving as the primary contact for building management and service providers, overseeing vendor contracts and the facilities budget, and coordinating maintenance, inspections, repairs, work orders, and key and keycard controls. The position is 100% onsite. Travel is listed as less than 10% domestic and international, while the physical requirements section states travel is N/A. The role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance. Airbus states it does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified and that applicants must have current work authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Five or more years of experience supporting security, facilities, and/or administrative functions.
Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 and related security requirements.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational follow-through.
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under deadline conditions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to use discretion when handling sensitive personal information.
Ability to communicate with audiences at all levels.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be able to meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Ability to perform the stated onsite physical and communication requirements, including seeing and reading screens and documents, hearing and speaking in conversations, operating common office equipment, sitting for extended periods, standing, squatting or kneeling, and walking through office areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Control facility access by confirming employee identification and verifying the identification and business purpose of non-employee visitors.
Ensure visitors are properly escorted during normal business and special on-site events.
Facilitate use of building resources and ensure meeting and visit procedures comply with corporate security policy, contractual requirements, and DCSA guidance.
Monitor the premises and respond promptly to threats, accidents, weather events, and other natural emergencies.
Assist emergency personnel as directed by the FSO, Incident Commander, or other authorized personnel.
Implement procedures and maintain records required under 32 CFR Part 117, the NISPOM Rule.
Enforce security policies and procedures for employees, contract workers, and visitors, and provide guidance on compliance.
Promote security education and awareness.
Support the FSO with incident reporting, including identifying, documenting, investigating, and resolving anomalous events and helping prevent recurrence.
Record interactions involving facility access, monitor logs for anomalies or suspicious activity, and preserve records for forensic investigations and compliance.
Lead location emergency preparedness and business continuity programs.
Lead space planning and facility upgrades with attention to efficiency and physical security.
Serve as the primary contact for building management, contractors, and vendors.
Oversee vendor contracts and the facilities budget.
Ensure facility work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and service contracts are fulfilled.
Coordinate routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs for office and secure areas.
Maintain tight controls on keys and electronic keycard inventory.
Perform other reception, security, facilities, and assigned duties.