Physical Security Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Physical Security Lead responsible for leadership in physical security for a classified customer. Overseeing secure facility operations, access control, and policy implementation with support for Government activities.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,500 - $221,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in physical security operations, including secure facility management, access control, and policy implementation, while effectively coordinating with Government and contractor stakeholders in classified environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Security LeadershipICD 705 ComplianceSpecial Access Program SupportTop Secret Clearance with SCI EligibilitySecurity Policy Implementation

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Hard Skills

Physical Security OperationsAccess ControlKey ControlPolicy ImplementationFacility Protection MeasuresInspectionsSecurity PlanningContractor Security IntegrationBriefing PreparationReport Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CoordinationTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

Classified EnvironmentsSensitive Compartmented InformationGovernment Security StakeholdersStandard Operating ProceduresVisitor Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level leadership and subject matter expertise for physical security supporting a classified customer, to include secure facility operations, access control, key control, policy implementation, and coordination of physical security requirements supporting Government and contractor activities.
Lead and coordinate physical security support activities across supported locations, facilities, and classified work areas.
Support implementation and oversight of physical security policies, procedures, inspections, and protection measures for classified and controlled environments.
Coordinate physical security requirements associated with secure spaces, access control, key control, visitor procedures, and facility protection measures.
Support ICD 705-related physical security planning, secure facility sustainment, and coordination with Government security stakeholders, as applicable.
Assist with contract and contractor-related security matters affecting physical security support, including integration with broader security operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
Security certifications a plus
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance