Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Physical Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Access Control (AC), Personnel Security Management, Physical Security, Security System

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Physical Security Specialist – Active Top Secret / SCI Eligibility Required

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST.  Join a high OPTEMPO, mission critical team in support of a DoD program at the highest levels of the federal government. As a Physical Security Specialist, you are a critical element of our overall security support structure. You act as the physical security support subject matter expert for our government client.  You exhibit exceptional technical and customer service skills to identify and resolve issues in the areas of access control, SCIF management and accreditation. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As the Physical Security Specialist, you will demonstrate knowledge and experience to effectively support security functions to help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an experienced Physical Security Specialist joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Providing management and support to customer access control systems. Includes working with vendors for maintenance and support, maintaining access database and conduct system troubleshooting.Provide management of video security systems. Includes working with vendors for maintenance and other support, troubleshooting system issues and replacement equipment.Evaluate remote locations for temporary SCIF accreditation.Install security systems (alarms, sound masking and video surveillance) for establishment of customer temporary SCIFs.Conduct training for properly opening and securing customer SCIFsConducting other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor degree preferredRequired Experience: Minimum Five (5) years of related experience providing security support in a classified environment and handling classified information up to TS/SCI and Special Access Program levels.Required Technical Skills: Broad knowledge of DoD security policies, directives, and instructions for managing secure facilities. Working knowledge of ICD 705 (SCIF Security Requirements) a must.Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI EligibilityRequired Skills and Abilities:  You must show you have experience in:Manage and analyze access control and camera systems.Deploy and establish temporary accredited facilities for compartmented level operations.Completed formal SSO training (5 years of experience in lieu of training).Working knowledge of ICD 704 (Personnel Security Adjudications)Strong verbal and written communications.Ability to develop and present security training materials.Basic computer skills.Preferred Skills and AbilitiesBasic knowledge and experience in other security disciplines (Industrial and information)Familiarity with Hirsh access control systems.     

Location: On Customer Site, Arlington, Virginia

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.