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Physical Security Specialist

Company:
Cherokee Federal
Location:
Vienna, VA, 22180
Posted:
August 01, 2026
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Description:

Physical Security Support Specialist

As required by our governmental client, this position requires active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Physical Security Support Specialist will assist with ensuring Treasury collateral and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facilities (SCIF) spaces operate in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures regarding access control and proper day-to-day handling of classified sensitive material in support of the Department of the Treasury

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Facility Security Specialist: $85,000-$95,000

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Facility Security Specialist Responsibilities Include:

Contractor shall provide special security support for assistance and/or refinement of the classification management program. Services include, but are not limited to:

Schedule Appointments and/or service walk-in for PIV Activations, Enrollments, Certificate Updates and PIN Resets

Print and/or Mail PIV Credentials in accordance with established procedures

Process and/or verify access requests for Main Treasury Complex and Treasury-affiliated facilities

Perform and/or assist with Lock and Key Issuances

Perform after hours security inspections, as needed

Conduct Secure space assessment as related to physical security requirements

Send Daily Appointment Schedule to Access Control Unit Staff and USSS

Primary lead on answering email inquiries for all things related to PIV credentials and access control matters.

Send daily appointment reminder to the following day’s appointment list

Track accommodation requests for remote personnel with credentialing needs

Assist with security investigations to include data spills and other security violations

Prepare courier packages for classified material being transported by authorized couriers and maintains logs; coordinate issuance of courier and SCIF access badges as required

Participate in investigations of reported security violations and suspected or actual compromises of classified information; conduct interviews; prepare reports and implement corrective actions

Conduct periodic security inspections for the duration of the projects to ensure compliance with the CSP, document security violations or deviations from the CSP

Ensure that procedures to control site access are implemented

Facility Security Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Bachelor’s Degree desired

A minimum of 3 years of experience providing Physical Security support

Possess strong customer service and expertise of personnel security administration support, to include but not limited to, applicable manuals, regulations, policies, and instructions; OPM clearance procedures

Must have knowledge and experience of regulations governing Federal personnel and physical security programs, to include 5 CFR 731, 5 CFR 732, E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, E.O. 13764, 32 CFR 2001, 32 CFR 2003, and ICD/ICS 700 Series National Policy

Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance

OPM databases: CVS, PIPS, NP2

OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication

Desired: Personnel Security Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, ODNI)

Desired: Due Process Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, CDSE, ODNI)

Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Possess integrated security services skill sets in the following areas:

SSO Operations; Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations

SCI Personnel Security

SCI Information Security

SCI Physical Security

SCI TEMPEST

SCI Industrial Security

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Similar job titles:

Security Manager

Security Coordinator

Security Officer

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Security Analyst

Keywords:

Security Systems

Risk Assessment

Security Policies

Physical Security

Compliance

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

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