Cluster Security Manager - Northern VA - VAXCOM

Parsons; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Security Cluster Manager to lead a team guarding multiple sensitive sites in the northern VA area. The role provides oversight, direction, and hands-on leadership within a high-security environment, with a focus on incident response, stakeholder communication, and program management.

Applicants must hold TS/SCI with Polygraph and have experience in security management, government contracting, and coordinating across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must have an active and current TS/SCI with Polygraph at the time of application.
• College/University degree; OR ten years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience in either Law Enforcement, Department of Corrections, Federal/commercial security, or the United States Armed Forces.
• Minimum of at least five years’ experience in security management or program management, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role within the government contracting/security sector.
• Must have at least one of the following: State licensed security services occupation or former US Armed Forces.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations, compliance requirements and security operations.
• Proven track record in managing large security programs and with advanced security technologies.
• Experience supporting government programs/contracts within the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with all levels of an organization.
• Experience in mentoring/coaching to improve performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with company policies and ability to implement them.
• Ability to use customer databases/tools.
• Understanding of W-2 and 1099 models.
• Virginia DCJS Licensed or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large security team in a data center secure/classified environment per Customer's expectations and SOW/WOW.
• Control access to the facility/site by monitoring surveillance equipment and credentials.
• Maintain or oversee weekly operating schedules and provide after-hours emergency response.
• Oversee incidents such as fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, elevator emergency, hazards.
• Meet or exceed cost-saving/operational goals while providing customer service.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to subordinates across multiple facilities/sites.
• Monitor productivity and ensure quality standards, budgets, and procedures are met.
• Participate in interview and selection processes.
• Maintain training standards and performance reviews.
• Ensure personnel are trained in safety measures per Customer requirements.
• Assume regular Security Officer roles when appropriate.
• Coordinate communication between on-site security, PMO, and Customer; ensure security protocol compliance.
• Build, improve, and maintain Customer/stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate and implement metrics for QBRs.
• Review records/processes and report deviations to Customer.
• Develop/maintain operational procedures and post orders for emergencies.
• Oversee tracking of repairs and Remedy system accuracy.
• Track alarm violations and report to Customer.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, supplies, and vehicles."Travel between facilities/sites as needed."

Skills

Security leadership

Program management

Team supervision

Communication

Policy compliance

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

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 experience with advanced security technologies.

• Experience supporting government programs/contracts within the Intelligence Community (IC).

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally, effectively, and successfully with individuals at all levels of an organization, building strong relationships, and communicating with confidence and respect.

• Experience in providing mentoring/coaching in order to improve performance of those you manage/lead.

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency and a working knowledge of company policies and procedures, and how to interpret and implement/administer them.

• Ability to successfully utilize Customer specific databases/tools.

• Understanding of Employee (W-2) and Independent Contractor (1099) models.

• Virginia DCJS Licensed or able to obtain.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Best security practices as they relate to critical security infrastructure.

• Experience working in a data center.

• Previous experience working with/managing a diverse workforce of government, contractor, and commercial employees.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Experience in obtaining, analyzing, interpreting, and delivering metrics in order to make process changes when appropriate.

• Experience in preparing reports and delivering both informal and formal briefings to a wide audience.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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