Physical Security & Operations Officer

The role

The Physical Security Specialist supports K2 Collateral, SCI and SAP Security programs. This person manages personnel security processing, records management, and customer support for cleared employees.

What you will do

• Track personnel security investigations in Government and corporate databases
• Process visit access requests, authorization letters, and courier authorizations
• Assist in the administration of Collateral and SCI access briefings and debriefings
• Maintain personnel security files in compliance with CFR 32, NISPOM, and ICD 704
• Conduct regular audits of security databases
• Track continuous evaluation alerts and notifications in DISS
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposition of classified information
• Serve as point of contact for cleared employees regarding badging and security status
• Brief new hires and contractors on security obligations and Insider Threat awareness
• Coordinate with DCSA, DoD components, and IC agencies

Required qualifications

• Must be willing to submit for Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Must be willing to submit to a CI Poly
• Minimum 2 years of experience in physical security, security administration, or a closely related government/contractor security support role
• Hands-on experience with security systems including investigations, visit requests, and submission workflows
• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), ICD 704, and DCSA assessment and adjudication guidelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High school diploma/GED required

Nice to have

• Experience supporting IC customers
• Familiarity with Envoy, DISS, SIMS, Scattered Castles, or other IC-specific security management systems
• Experience with the Insider Threat program, continuous evaluation processes, or 13 Adjudicative Guidelines
• DCSA or industry-recognized personnel security certification
• Experience working in a multi-customer environment supporting both collateral and SCI programs
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Associate's degree with equivalent relevant experience
• Completion of the CDSE Personnel Security Adjudicative Guidelines course or equivalent DCSA/IC training

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Many other perks

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. The company is mass-producing satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.