Associate Director, Security - DoW Collateral, SAP and SCI Programs

Two Six Technologies builds, deploys, and implements innovative products that solve today’s most complex challenges. The company seeks an experienced Associate Director of Security to lead the Department of War (DoW) side of security operations, reporting to the Director of Security. This high‑impact leadership role is based on‑site at the Arlington, VA headquarters and requires multidisciplinary expertise across physical and information security.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of convergence for all DoW security functions, integrating INFOSEC and Physical Security to cover SAP, SCI, and Collateral program requirements.
• Oversee daily workflows for INFOSEC and Physical Security, developing and adapting processes and tracking systems for efficient DoW portfolio operation.
• Act as the primary liaison between security operations and internal stakeholders (Business Development, Program Management, Executives) and external government customers (DCSA, PSRs, PSOs).
• Supervise, mentor, and manage DoW security staff, handling workload distribution, performance management, and professional development.
• Direct the physical and administrative integrity of all DoW‑accredited secure environments, including managing Fixed Facility Checklists, accreditation for SAPFs and SCIFs, and rigorous inventory management of classified assets.
• Manage GSA‑approved container inventories and combination control.
• Lead bi‑annual self‑inspections, coordinate government audits, develop remediation plans, and track them to closure to maintain continuous audit‑readiness.
• Ensure DoW security posture aligns with company‑wide security policies for a consistent employee and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Business Development to review government and commercial proposals and draft required security volumes.
• Manage daily operations of the Arlington DoD SCIF and SAP‑F, including oversight of the cleared guard force.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on security teams for DoW or IC community contractors, focusing on Collateral, SCI, and SAP.
• Proven ability to lead across multiple security domains with equal proficiency in PHYSEC and INFOSEC.
• Leadership experience supervising a professional security team of five or more staff members.
• Direct experience managing DoD‑accredited SCIFs and SAPFs, including facility accreditations and rigorous asset inventory control.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience managing complex SAP programs.
• Deep understanding of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manuals, NISP 32 CFR, ICDs, and related security regulations.
• Completion of the DSS FSO Program Management for Possessing Facility curriculum.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of industrial security functions such as COMSEC, OPSEC, and Insider Threat programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility and ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Compensation

Salary range: $188,000 – $226,500 USD annually. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, contract affordability, and organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities