Physical Security Specialist (SCIF / ICD 705)

Tracking Code

9682-987

Posted Date

7/2/2026

Job Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Location of Position

Washington, District of Columbia

Work Arrangement

On Site: 100%

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required?

Yes

Level of Clearance Required

TS-SCI

Every mission depends on a secure environment. As a Physical Security Specialist at COLSA, you'll help safeguard the facilities that support critical defense operations. Based in Washington, DC, you'll provide technical expertise in the design, construction, inspection, and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring compliance with ICD 705, Intelligence Community directives, and federal physical security standards.

Travel: ~2x a month

• Provide subject matter expertise on ICD 705 requirements throughout the planning, design, construction, and accreditation of SCIFs.
• Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, and construction drawings to ensure compliance with ICD 705 standards and customer security requirements.
• Interpret blueprints and construction documentation to verify appropriate building methods, materials, and security controls.
• Advise project teams on physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and high security locking systems.
• Conduct physical security assessments and facility inspections, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare physical security reports, inspection findings, and supporting documentation for accreditation and compliance activities.
• Support the development and refinement of physical security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for facilities located throughout the United States and U.S. territories.
• Apply and interpret Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards and other applicable federal physical security requirements to ensure facility compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction teams, and government stakeholders to deliver secure facilities that support mission objectives.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing Physical Security support to a military or civilian law enforcement agency, including performing Physical Security inspections, preparing Security Reports, and conducting comprehensive risk assessments to include:
• Experience interpreting blueprints and applying U.S. Government Force Protection standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Experience with general building construction, including electrical wiring, construction methods, HVAC systems, and blueprint interpretation to implement SCIF and Secure Area physical and technical security requirements.
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 requirements for the design, construction, inspection, and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret clearance and current eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph, if required by the customer.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Salary

$115,000.00

Maximum Salary

$135,000.00

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.