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Security Specialist Physical Security

American Systems


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMSis an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Engineering & Analysis Test & Evaluation and Training.

Responsibilities

As The Security Specialist - Physical Securityyou will:

  • Protect classified facilities secure spaces assets and operations through physical safeguards entry controls secure-area procedures assessments and corrective actions.
  • Support facility security planning evaluates protective measures maintains required documentation and coordinates recurring activities needed to preserve controlled-environment requirements.
  • Work with Government security stakeholders facility personnel users and other security disciplines to address access key and lock control inspections opening and closing procedures and changes that may affect secure operations. Through consistent oversight and practical issue resolution.
  • Help ensure that physical protections remain effective documented and aligned with applicable Government standards throughout facility operations and sustainment.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Implement and monitor physical-security controls for classified facilities secure spaces assets and operational areas.
  • Administer entry-control key and lock access secure-area opening and closing and related protection procedures.
  • Support facility security planning secure-space sustainment and evaluation of proposed physical changes.
  • Conduct inspections assessments and recurring reviews of physical safeguards and controlled-environment procedures.
  • Document findings coordinate corrective actions and verify completion of required physical-security improvements.
  • Maintain facility-security records diagrams logs access information inspection files and supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate physical-security requirements with Government stakeholders facility personnel users and specialized security functions.
  • Respond to physical-security issues and recommend protective measures that preserve classified operations and mission continuity.

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Qualifications
  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
  • Must possess or be willing to obtain Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one year of hire.
  • 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.
  • CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $132500.00/Yr. - USD $221300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits paid leave retirement plans insurance programs and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®

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