Site Access Control Security Specialist

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense is hiring a Site Access Control Security Specialist for its Facilities & Security team in Arlington, Virginia. The role supports facility access control, security operations, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and facilities management. It verifies identities, enforces security policies, monitors entry points, helps prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas, and responds to incidents to support employee safety and protect company assets. The position includes receptionist responsibilities, such as confirming employee identification, verifying visitors’ identification and business purpose, arranging escorts, and supporting meetings and special events in accordance with corporate security policies, contractual requirements, and DCSA guidance. Security duties include monitoring the premises, responding to threats and emergencies, maintaining records required under 32 CFR Part 117 (the NISPOM Rule), promoting security awareness, and supporting the Facility Security Officer with incident reporting and investigations. Facilities responsibilities include leading emergency preparedness and business continuity programs, supporting space planning and facility upgrades, coordinating building management, contractors, and vendors, overseeing vendor contracts and the facilities budget, and ensuring maintenance, inspections, repairs, and work orders are completed. The specialist also manages keys and electronic keycard inventory. The role is 100% onsite, with less than 10% domestic and international travel indicated in the travel requirement; a separate physical-requirements section lists travel as N/A.

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, strong organizational follow-through, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under deadline conditions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision (the description states “Must be able to work with minimal” but the sentence is incomplete).
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 meet the stated physical requirements, including operating 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 non-employee visitors’ identification and business purpose; ensure visitors are escorted.
Support building-resource use and ensure meeting and visit procedures comply with corporate security policy, contractual requirements, and DCSA guidance.
Monitor premises and respond to threats, accidents, weather events, and other emergencies; assist emergency personnel as directed by authorized personnel.
Implement procedures and maintain records required under 32 CFR Part 117, the NISPOM Rule.
Enforce security policies and procedures and provide guidance to employees, contract workers, and visitors.
Promote security education and awareness.
Support the Facility Security Officer in identifying, documenting, investigating, and resolving incidents and anomalous events.
Record facility-access interactions and monitor logs for anomalies or suspicious activity; preserve records for 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 primary contact for building management, contractors, and vendors; oversee vendor contracts and the facilities budget.
Ensure completion of facility work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, and service contracts.
Coordinate routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs for office and secure areas.
Maintain controls on keys and electronic keycard inventory.
Perform other receptionist, security, facilities, and assigned duties.