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# Lead Security Specialist 1 - Site Security

- **Company:** GE Vernova
- **Location:** Niskayuna, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,300.0 - $165,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Databases, Lenel, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6AAE0D949A364E7D9D24CFF23B641C94/job/

## About the Role

* Must be a U.S. citizen and possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a government-issued security clearance.
 * Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in physical security, access control management, or Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
 * Hands-on experience managing and programming enterprise-level electronic access control systems (e.g., Lenel OnGuard) and building security management software.
 * Proven ability to manage secure environments, including demonstrated experience with physical security protocols and maintaining rigorous compliance documentation for controlled access areas., * Familiarity with CMMC or NIST 800-171 physical access and operational security requirements.
 * Possession of industry-recognized security certifications (e.g., Physical Security Professional [PSP] or equivalent).
 * Direct experience managing Milestone VMS or integrating video surveillance with access control alarms within a secure operating environment.
 * Demonstrated ability to monitor and respond to building system alarms and security incidents in a fast-paced SOC or building systems environment.

## Description

* Serve as the primary administrator for the Lenel OnGuard system, ensuring programming complies with NISPOM physical security requirements for protecting government property.
 * Manage the cardholder database to ensure access is strictly limited based on clearance level and the principle of least privilege, conducting frequent audits to align with operational requirements.
 * Configure alarm routing for immediate notification of unauthorized access attempts and investigate and document all alarm events per NISPOM protocols.
 * Direct the visitor management process, ensuring all guests are vetted against authorized access lists and that foreign national access is handled strictly according to NISPOM requirements.
 * Enforce host accountability, ensuring visitors receive proper escorts and briefings and remain under continuous supervision in sensitive areas.
 * Maintain precise visitor logs that serve as the primary source of truth during site emergencies and evacuations.
 * Manage the full badging lifecycle, verifying identity and authorization to support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in maintaining site security integrity.
 * Administer the Key Control Program, maintaining a meticulous real-time inventory and executing periodic audits to ensure physical keys are secured in GSA-approved containers.
 * Coordinate between access systems (Lenel) and surveillance (Milestone) to provide a defense-in-depth security posture.
 * Act as the primary point of contact for external security auditors regarding access control, visitor management, and key control documentation.