Physical Security Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology

Physical Security Manager overseeing operation and maintenance of overseas facilities at GDIT. Ensuring compliance with security standards and managing construction projects with significant travel.

Posted 5/16/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,750 - $155,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the overall physical security, operation and maintenance of the overseas facilities, equipment, and grounds
Management and oversight of alarm systems, access control systems, camera systems and onsite security guards
Assist with overseas investigations, documentation and developing incident reports
Ensure compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), 12FAH-5 Physical Security Standards and associated government regulations and company policies and procedures
Participates in the development and implementation of security procedures in coordination with government agencies and program management.
Ensures that local managers are familiar with GDIT policies and government regulations
Provide remodel designs for new facilities and upgrades to existing facilities
Work with local managers to plan the facility’s organizational structure to support growth and shifting priorities
Identifies needs for equipment leases/purchases, and contracted services
Negotiates vendor contracts and maintains effective working relationships
Work with GDIT facilities, legal and contracted real estate company to find and lease new facilities or return the property to the landlord
Ensures projects meet established specifications and budgets, including obtaining required licenses and permits
Will serve as a liaison to leasing and property management organizations, as well as planning commissions
Overseas travel for construction project oversite, inspections, surveys and project sign-off

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related experience
5+ years of related experience
Ability to use CAD software, Security, Engineering, Architecture, Business or Technical Training/Certifications is preferred
Small scale construction experience is a plus.
An active SECRET clearance. Must be able to maintain a SECRET Clearance
US citizenship required
Role is hybrid with up to 30% overseas travel each year.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Paid leave and paid holidays, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

CAD softwarephysical security managementalarm systems managementaccess control systemscamera systems managementincident report developmentconstruction project oversightvendor contract negotiationorganizational structure planningequipment leasing and purchasing

Soft Skills

managementoversightcommunicationrelationship buildingnegotiationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityleadershipplanning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSECRET clearanceTechnical Training/Certifications in Security, Engineering, or Architecture