Contractor Security Program Lead - TS/SCI

The Ed Wallach Search Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced Industrial Security professional to manage security across cleared programs. The role requires strong knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and DD254s, with hands-on experience supporting SCIFs and security operations.

The candidate will collaborate with government customers and program leadership while ensuring compliance and incident response. Ideal candidates hold TS/SSBI/SCI eligibility and can obtain polygraph, with a track

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience managing industrial security within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting IC/DoD or government security programs.
• Solid working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, SEADs, DD254s, and government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage, restricted areas, and secure environments.
• Hands-on personnel security and access management, including clearance processing and reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT and customer platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, SOPs, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting inspections, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with government customers and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and professionalism handling classified information and incidents.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across programs.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs and evolving requirements.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

Skills

Industrial security experience

Cleared contractor environment

IC/DoD program experience

NISPOM/ICDs/SEADs knowledge

SCIF operations

Personnel security and access mgmt

DISS/NBIS/SWFT familiarity

Security procedures & SOPs

Self-inspections & assessments

Strong communication

Discretion & professionalism

Independent work & priority mgmt

Multi-program support

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/ security management/ information systems

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

TEMPEST familiarity

Job description

The Ed Wallach Search Group in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced Industrial Security professional to manage security across cleared programs. The role requires strong knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and DD254s, with hands-on experience supporting SCIFs and security operations.

The candidate will collaborate with government customers and program leadership while ensuring compliance and incident response. Ideal candidates hold TS/SSBI/SCI eligibility and can obtain polygraph, with a track