E01-T07 Physical Security Analyst

EXPANSIA

Patuxent River, MD on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 11, 2026 Last posted June 11, 2026

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Patuxent River, MD

We are actively hiring for a Junior Physical Security Specialist at NAS Patuxent River to support security administration requirements at various facilities. Duties will include physical and/or industrial security, access control, and force protection. This position requires the ability to work independently, supporting our customer on site. This role does not allow for remote work or a compressed work schedule.

The proposed salary range for this position is $19-$20 an hour. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out support tasks related to physical security administration within Security Operations Centers (SOC's) in multiple facilities on NAS Patuxent River.

Camera surveillance, access control coverage

First responder coordination, watch coordination

Alarm testing, call box monitoring and testing, operating systems maintenance coordination

Data retrieval, CAC PIN reset, swipe access processes

Training record maintenance and other clerical/administrative duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Must have a high school diploma

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

DoD experience is a plus

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

About this role

Summary

Support physical security operations, surveillance, access control, and incident response on-site.

Job title

E01-T07 Physical Security Analyst

Experience level

junior level

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site at Patuxent River, MD, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$19k–$20k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

clearancehigh school diploma

Preferred skills

doD experience

Specializations

security administrationphysical securityaccess controlforce protection

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Patuxent River, MD, USA

On-site City