Contractor Program Security Officer — IC/SCIF Specialist

ESRI; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) & profit-sharing

Vacation leave

Holidays

Job summary

Esri seeks an experienced Security professional to oversee day-to-day IC and government-directed security programs at a secure facility in St. Louis. You will implement and maintain security plans, control access, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD directives, and DD254 standards while coordinating with government security officials.

The role requires strong communication with program teams, contractors, and customers, ensuring readiness and regulatory compliance across security operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial security within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting IC/Defense or customer-directed security programs.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, ICDs, and related gov security requirements.
• Experience with SCIFs or secure environments.
• Experience with personnel security and access administration, including clearances and foreign travel reporting.
• Ability to develop and maintain SOPs, security plans, and training materials.
• Strong communication with government customers and internal teams.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day security operations for IC and customer programs.
• Interpret/govern security requirements for operations and programs.
• Support access management, indoctrinations, debriefings, and visit certifications.
• Prepare and update SOPs, security plans, and training materials.
• Maintain secure workspace integrity and access controls.
• Support facility certifications and accreditation processes.
• Manage classified material control procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate with government customers and subcontractors to meet security requirements.
• Conduct self-inspections, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Report and track security incidents and notifications.
• Partner with IS security to align system access controls.

Skills

Industrial security

IC/Defense programs

Security systems

SOPs & training

Self-inspections

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (criminal justice, security, info systems)

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

Job description

Esri seeks an experienced Security professional to oversee day-to-day IC and government-directed security programs at a secure facility in St. Louis. You will implement and maintain security plans, control access, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD directives, and DD254 standards while coordinating with government security officials.

The role requires strong communication with program teams, contractors, and customers, ensuring readiness and regulatory compliance across security operations.