The Senior Security Manager is a key leader within the Corporate Security organization, responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of industrial security operations in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and applicable U.S. government regulations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership at the division level and acts as a strategic partner in aligning security operations with business objectives across the enterprise.
The Senior Security Manager will lead the execution of personnel, physical, and information security programs, including classified contract compliance, facility clearance management, insider threat mitigation, and security education and training. This position is also accountable for managing self-inspections, DCSA interactions, and ensuring consistent adherence to the Special Security Agreement (SSA) requirements, including coordination with the Government Security Committee (GSC).
In addition to ensuring operational excellence, the Senior Security Manager will build and lead a high performing security team, drive process improvements, and support enterprise level security initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, risk management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex, high-stakes environment focused on national security.
- Lead the implementation and oversight of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), ensuring full compliance with U.S. government regulations and company policies. Serve as the principal security advisor to division leadership and a strategic partner across business functions.
- Develop and manage strategic security initiatives to ensure alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), including timely distribution and application of security guidance division wide.
- Direct and oversee complex security investigations involving fraud, theft, sabotage, espionage, insider threat indicators, or employee misconduct in coordination with Division Leadership, Legal, Human Resources, and government stakeholders.
- Manage access control systems, including badge identification, visitor management, and credentialing processes. Drive continuous improvement through policy updates and integration of new technologies.
- Provide oversight of facility security operations, including alarm response, access control, surveillance systems, key and lock control, emergency response planning, and physical security assessments.
- Serve as the senior security advisor for classified contract execution, ensuring security requirements are identified, interpreted, and implemented in alignment with program needs and regulatory standards.
- Support corporate-level security governance, including acting as a liaison to executive leadership and contributing to enterprise-wide strategic planning and security policy development.
- Ensure compliance with Special Security Agreement (SSA) requirements, including regular coordination with the Government Security Committee (GSC), administration of the Visitation Policy (VP), and submission of required reports and assessments.
- Oversee personnel security operations, ensuring all employees, contractors, and consultants who require access to classified information have active and in-scope security clearances in accordance with government and company standards.
- Maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) records and manage associated reporting requirements, inspections, and communications with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
- Lead classified material control processes, ensuring secure receipt, storage, handling, and transmission of classified information across all applicable programs and facilities.
- Coordinate and update Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs) and related documentation to reflect current requirements and practices under the NISPOM and company security policies.
- Design and oversee security education, training, and awareness programs, including initial and annual briefings, SSA and GSC responsibilities, and individual safeguarding requirements.
- Develop and manage internal self-inspection programs, ensuring proactive compliance and readiness for external audits and inspections by government agencies.
- Build and lead a high-performing security team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff. Provide guidance on performance, development, and personnel decisions.
- Manage the insider threat program at the facility level and support company-wide initiatives by collaborating with HR, Legal, and IT to detect, report, and respond to potential risks.
- Participate as a key stakeholder in enterprise-level initiatives, cross-functional projects, and strategic planning efforts related to security, risk management, and business continuity.
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior security or company leadership, contributing to the advancement of company goals and the protection of national security interests.
Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (4 years' experience may substitute)
- Training Pre-requisites (Preferred):
- CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (IS030.CU)
- Insider Threat Awareness (INT101.16)
- Establishing an Insider Threat Program (INT122.16)
- Certifications/Licenses:
- Preferred:
- NCMS, Inc.- Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
- ASIS International - Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- CDSE - Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
- CDSE - Physical Security Certification (PSC)
- Experience Required:
- Functional: (Using skill set): 10-15 years
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL SECURITY MANAGING A CLEARED FACILITY
- Management: 5-8 years
Skills and Abilities
- Expert Knowledge of U.S. Industrial Security Regulations: the candidate should have a deep understanding of the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), Special Security Agreements (SSA), and DCSA requirements.
- Strategic Leadership and Influence: the candidate should have a proven ability to lead cross functional security programs, influence senior leadership, and align security initiatives with business goals.
- Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Foreign Ownership and Controlling Influence (FOCI) Regulations.
- National Industrial Security Operations Manual (NISPOM).
- Experience with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Regulations
- Ability to operate standard DoD databases and tools, including DISS, NISS and eApp
- Knowledge of SIMS Software Tool
- Experience working with CCTV and access control systems
Experience with force protection and emergency response
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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer: - Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
