Contractor Security Program Lead (TS/SCI)

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group is seeking a seasoned industrial security professional to support cleared environments and government security programs in Vienna, VA. The role requires hands-on personnel security, access management, and experience with SCIFs and security systems.

Collaboration with government customers and program leadership is essential. The ideal candidate has TS/SSBI/SCI eligibility, strong documentation skills, and a track record of maintaining continuous security compliance in

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial security in cleared contractor environments.
• Experience supporting IC/DoD or government security programs.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, SEADs, and DD254s.
• Experience supporting SCIFs and secure operating environments.
• Hands‑on personnel security and access management duties.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT.
• Ability to develop security SOPs, plans, training, and compliance docs.
• Experience with self-inspections and government assessments.
• Strong communication with government customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Skills

Security program experience

IC/DoD security experience

NISPOM/ICD/SEADs knowledge

SCIF operations

Access control & clearance processing

Security systems (DISS/NBIS/SWFT)

Policy & SOP development

Government stakeholder communication

Independent prioritization under high‑

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

SCIF accreditation

Job description

The Ed Wallach Search Group is seeking a seasoned industrial security professional to support cleared environments and government security programs in Vienna, VA. The role requires hands-on personnel security, access management, and experience with SCIFs and security systems.

Collaboration with government customers and program leadership is essential. The ideal candidate has TS/SSBI/SCI eligibility, strong documentation skills, and a track record of maintaining continuous security compliance in