Physical Industrial Security Specialist

General information

Requisition #

R71617

Locations

USA-CA-Los Angeles

Posting Date

10/22/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Physical Industrial Security Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

This position provides physical security (PS), industrial security, and cybersecurity support for collateral, SCI, and SAP systems in accordance with ICD, DODM, legacy DCID/JAFAN, and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems. This role supports industrial security requirements for SAR acquisition programs in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Government security authorities in managing acquisition security programs' industrial security requirements.
• Maintain compliance with DODM, ICD, or legacy DCID/JAFAN physical security and IA requirements while managing accreditation documentation.
• Interface with HHQ for physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures.
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and provide recommendations for construction, expansion, and modifications of facilities.
• Assist Information Assurance Managers with the implementation of cybersecurity requirements.
• Author, review, and maintain facility Certification and Accreditation documentation.
• Identify cybersecurity and physical security vulnerabilities to ensure full ICD/DODM compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree - 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of total experience, including a minimum of 4 years of experience within an SCI or SAR environment.
• 2 years of relevant Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Ability to complete ICD-705 training (DSSA or NRO) within 6 months of hire.
• Strong familiarity with security policies, manuals, and governing ICD/JAFAN/DOD manuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with security policy/manuals and appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, DOD Manuals, and other guiding policy documents.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and interact with DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• High degree of originality, creativity, and initiative while working with minimal supervision.

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Must have eligibility for access to Special Access Program (SAP) information.
• Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) via air and ground transportation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time in closed-area offices.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside and outside the office to access files, cabinets, and safes.

The projected compensation range for this position is $119,900.00-$199,600.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.