Contractor Program Security Officer

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Security professional to oversee and coordinate security programs for cleared government contracts in Redlands, CA. This role requires deep knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and government reporting.

You will support SCIF operations, personnel security, and continuous compliance, collaborating with program leadership and government customers to maintain the highest security standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting IC, DoD, or other government security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, SEADs, DD254s, and government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage areas, restricted areas, and other secure operating environments.
• Hands‑on experience with personnel security and access management, including clearance processing, nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, and customer platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, SOPs, security plans, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting self‑inspections, government assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with government customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when handling classified information and reportable incidents.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in high-stakes situations.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs and evolving business requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance (top secret, SCI eligibility, polygraph).
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, or related field.

Responsibilities

Skills

Industrial security

NISPOM knowledge

ICD/SEAD directives

SCIF operations

Personnel security

Security reporting

Policy development

Security program coordination

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Master’s degree in security management or related field

Job description

Location: Redlands, CA

Security Clearance: TS/SSBI/SCI

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or other government security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), DD254s, and applicable government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage areas, restricted areas, and other secure operating environments.
• Hands‑on experience with personnel security and access management, including clearance processing, access nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and required reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, and applicable customer‑specific platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), security plans, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting self‑inspections, government assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling classified information, sensitive personnel matters, and reportable security incidents.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide sound recommendations in high‑stakes situations.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, customers, and evolving business requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance and access required for assigned programs, which may include an active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and a customer‑required polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, security management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a CPSO, CSSO, AFSO, FSO, SCI Security Representative, or in a comparable industrial security role.
• Experience supporting multiple government or Intelligence Community customers with varying security requirements.
• Familiarity with SCIF accreditation, ICD 705, and TEMPEST requirements.
• Knowledge of Operations Security (OPSEC), insider threat programs, counterintelligence awareness, and SEAD 3 reporting requirements.
• Experience collaborating with Information System Security teams to address security requirements and compliance obligations.
• Experience supporting proposal development, DD254 reviews, contract security planning, subcontractor security coordination, and interpretation of government security requirements.
• Relevant professional training, certifications, or industry involvement, including CDSE coursework, NCMS, ISWG, or similar security organizations.
• Master’s degree in criminal justice, security management, intelligence studies, business administration, information systems, or a related discipline.