Security Specialist - PHYSEC (Senior-level)

*This opportunity is currently in the proposal phase and is set to be awarded in early 2027.*

ProSync is seeking a passionate Senior-Level Physical Security (PHYSEC) Specialist to lead and oversee physical security programs supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community missions. This position serves as a senior security professional responsible for protecting personnel, facilities, classified information, critical infrastructure, and mission-essential resources through comprehensive physical security planning, risk management, compliance oversight, and vulnerability mitigation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience managing complex physical security programs and serving as a trusted advisor to government leadership and mission stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A Senior-Level Physical Security (PHYSEC) Specialist will be tasked with the following:

• Lead physical security programs supporting classified facilities, mission operations, critical infrastructure, and sensitive government programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee physical security policies, procedures, standards, and protection strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive physical security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk evaluations of facilities and operational environments.
• Provide expert recommendations to government leadership regarding facility protection, risk mitigation, and security enhancement initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with DoD, Intelligence Community, and agency-specific physical security requirements.
• Lead security inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and corrective action programs.
• Evaluate facility designs, renovations, and construction projects to ensure physical security requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the accreditation and protection of controlled areas, restricted areas, classified environments, and other secure facilities.
• Coordinate physical security activities with government customers, engineers, facility managers, law enforcement personnel, and security stakeholders.
• Analyze security incidents, threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks to develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop executive-level briefings, risk assessments, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level security personnel.
• Support emergency management, continuity planning, force protection initiatives, and mission assurance efforts.
• Serve as the primary physical security subject matter expert for high-visibility and mission-critical programs.

Requirements

• Ten (10) or more years of experience supporting physical security, force protection, facility security, military security, law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, or related security disciplines.
• Extensive experience conducting facility security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance evaluations.
• Strong understanding of DoD physical security policies, Intelligence Community security requirements, and government facility protection standards.
• Experience supporting secure facilities, classified environments, SCIFs, Special Access Programs (SAPs), or other high-security programs.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risks and develop comprehensive security solutions for complex operational environments.
• Experience advising senior leadership on physical security matters and protection strategies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one year of hire.
• Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification. (i.e. Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, CCSP, etc.)
• A minimum Top Secret/SCI security clearance or higher with SAP/SAR eligibility is required to be considered for this position.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university (OR) a Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted.

Compensation

• We offer sign on bonuses! We also offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.

Education

• Individual growth is a priority at ProSync. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification they need to propel them to the next level.