Cluster Security Manager - Northern VA - VAXCOM

Parsons; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Security Cluster Manager to lead a team protecting facilities, personnel, and operations across several sites in the northern VA area. The role emphasizes program management, regulatory compliance, and high-security operations in a data center environment.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI with a polygraph, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and strong supervisory capabilities within the government contracting/security sector. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required at time of application.
• Five or more years in security management or program management is required.
• Experience in government contracting or security sector is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large security team across multiple facilities in a data center environment.
• Oversee incident response and security operations per SOW/Work Order.
• Coordinate security matters with PMO and Customer; ensure compliance with protocols.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and site-specific post orders.
• Track and report metrics for QBRs and manage security performance.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security management

Program management

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience

Job description

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Job Description:

Be part of a great team and play a prominent leadership role in our mission to protect our customers' facilities, personnel, and operations! Our leaders are driven by performance excellence, personal integrity, and a commitment to the security mission.

Vaxcom Services LLC (a Parsons company) is looking for an experienced Security Cluster Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to provide oversight, direction, and hands on leadership/management to several sensitive sites located in the northern VA area.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading a large security team in a data center secure/classified environment according to Customer's expectations and Statement of Work/Work Order and by overseeing the execution of the program management plan and Statement of Work/Work Order.

Specifically, you and your team will:

• Control access to the facility/site by monitoring surveillance equipment, while ensuring all personnel entering the site have the proper credentials.
• Maintain or oversee maintenance of weekly operating schedules and provide after-hours emergency response as required.
• Oversee response to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents that may occur during the day or night.
• Meet or exceed cost-saving/efficiency & operational goals while providing exceptional customer service.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to subordinates within the work groups spread across several facilities/sites.
• Monitor productivity and proficiency to ensure that completed assignments meet the Customer's required quality standards, budgets, and procedures. This may include disciplining or terminating personnel when appropriate.
• Participate in interview and selection processes as needed.
• Maintain clear and concise work standards and goals, and provide training and development utilizing coaching and counseling. This may include performance reviews and recognition processes.
• Ensure that assigned personnel are thoroughly trained in and observe all safety measures related to their work area according to Customer requirements.
• Assume regular Security Officer roles and responsibilities when appropriate.
• Facilitate communication and act as point of contact for security matters at several location/sites, responsible for coordinating communication between on-site security personnel, program management office (PMO) and Customer while ensuring compliance with security protocols, by actively monitoring site conditions, identifying potential risks, and facilitating timely responses to security incidents.
• Building, improving, and maintaining Customer/stakeholder relationships.
• Communicating and implementing metrics with the Customer including the compilation of all data for QBRs.
• Working with your team to review various records/processes and reporting deviations to the Customer.
• Develop/maintain operational procedures so that valid location/site-specific operations and Post Orders are always available for emergency reference by vendor personnel.
• Oversee the tracking of broken device repairs; manage a Remedy Tracking System ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Tracking alarm violations and managing/completing the reporting to the Customer.
• Oversee the management of uniforms, equipment, supplies, and vehicles utilized at all facilities/sites.
• Travel between facilities/sites as needed including for meetings outside of the Cluster.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must have an active and current TS/SCI with Polygraph at the time of application.
• College/University degree or program certificate; OR ten (10) years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years' experience in either Law Enforcement, Department of Corrections, Federal/commercial security, or the United States Armed Forces.
• Minimum of at least five (5) years' experience in security management or program management, with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role within the government contracting/security sector.
• Must have at least one of the following: Experience in a State licensed security services occupation or be a current or former member (honorable discharge) of the United States Armed Forces.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations, compliance requirements and security operations.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale security programs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and exp