Security Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead and administer a comprehensive security program in support of sensitive government and defense operations within a cleared contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall security program for a TS/SCI-cleared contractor environment, including personnel, physical, information, industrial, operational, and communications security functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, internal controls, and site/program-level security strategies aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Administer the personnel security program, including clearance processing, visit requests, access rosters, onboarding/offboarding, indoctrinations, debriefings, and records management.
• Manage TS/SCI clearance-related activities, including eligibility verification, access determinations, visit certifications, periodic reviews, continuous vetting support, and incident reporting.
• Utilize DISS and other authorized systems to process personnel security actions and maintain accurate security records.
• Oversee badging and access control programs, including visitor management, escort procedures, access lists, keys, combinations, credentials, and related accountability measures.
• Manage physical security operations for secure workspaces, controlled facilities, SCIFs, restricted areas, and other protected environments, as applicable.
• Manage physical security infrastructure such as alarms, intrusion detection systems, CCTV/monitoring interfaces, secure storage, and perimeter/access point controls.
• Conduct routine inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and internal audits; identify vulnerabilities and drive corrective actions through resolution.
• Investigate actual or suspected security incidents, violations, or breaches and coordinate required reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, emergency action procedures, post orders, visitor procedures, alarm response procedures, and secure destruction procedures.
• Deliver security education and awareness training on classified handling, reporting requirements, insider threat awareness, and physical security practices.
• Partner with IT, ISSM/ISSO personnel, network administrators, and program leadership to align security controls across physical, personnel, and information systems domains.
• Support COMSEC/INFOSEC functions, including accountability procedures, inventories, classified media controls, secure handling, and user compliance.
• Maintain awareness of threat conditions and support incident response, emergency response, continuity, and threat-awareness planning.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government security offices, contracting representatives, inspectors, and customer security officials.
• Support contract startup, transition, and facility activation efforts by establishing security processes, validating readiness, and ensuring cleared personnel are properly briefed and authorized.
• Prepare reports, briefings, metrics, and status updates related to inspections, incidents, training, access control, and overall program compliance.
• Ensure continuous audit readiness across records, procedures, personnel programs, and facility operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of security operations, compliance requirements, and mission needs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire, with ability to maintain eligibility and access.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered where permitted by contract.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant security experience in cleared government, defense, intelligence, or contractor environments, including experience in a lead or senior-level role.
• Experience managing personnel security functions such as clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations/debriefings, access rosters, badging, and incident reporting in a classified environment.
• Experience managing physical security programs, including access control, visitor control, alarms, secure storage, and protection of classified or restricted workspaces.
• Working knowledge of TS/SCI security processes, including eligibility verification, access management, visit certifications, and reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience using DISS and other authorized systems for personnel security administration.
• Experience developing and enforcing security policies, SOPs, inspections, audits, incident inquiries, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable DoD, Intelligence Community, and federal security regulations.
• Familiarity with COMSEC/INFOSEC principles and coordination with IT/information systems security personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive matters independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, SFPC, PSC, SPSC, or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, SAP, or defense contractor operations in a TS/SCI environment.
• Experience serving as a Facility Security Officer, Security Manager, Program Security Officer, Special Security Officer, or similar role.
• Experience supporting secure facilities, inspections, audits, corrective actions, contract transitions/startups, or multi-site cleared operations.
• Familiarity with emergency response, continuity planning, crisis coordination, and alignment of security controls with IT/cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supervising security staff and reporting security metrics, compliance status, or inspection results.

Target salary range

$80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.