Security Manager

Required Skills & Experience

Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), overseeing classified security operations across DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. Lead the administration and compliance of Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Protection Plans (PPPs), and other security documentation to ensure compliance with ICDs, DoD SAP Manuals, and federal security regulations. Manage SCIF and SAPF accreditation activities, including new facility construction, access control, physical security, alarm response, and coordination with government accrediting authorities. Prepare and submit security packages, access requests, program access documentation, and other materials through government security systems and databases. Serve as the primary security liaison for government customers, program personnel, and external stakeholders, providing guidance on classified security requirements and resolving complex security issues. Conduct security briefings, debriefings, training, and CPI/OPSEC awareness activities to promote compliance and protect sensitive information. Support day-to-day program security operations, proposal efforts, inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions while ensuring protection of classified and proprietary information.

Job Description

The Security Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, and oversight of security programs that protect classified, sensitive, proprietary, and government-regulated information, materials, documents, and equipment. This role leads the planning, implementation, and scheduling of security initiatives to ensure project objectives and compliance requirements are met while supporting operational and business goals. The Security Manager serves as the primary subject matter expert on U.S. Government Industrial Security Programs, responding to a wide range of inquiries and providing authoritative guidance on security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Utilizing sound judgment and leadership, the position advises employees, managers, supervisors, and contractors on appropriate actions to maintain compliance and mitigate security risks. Additionally, the Security Manager is responsible for administering and ensuring compliance with Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) requirements, and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), while fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.