Director of Security – Washington D.C.

Silent Professionals; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Silent Professionals is seeking a Director of Security in Washington, D.C. for a hybrid on-site and remote role. Responsibilities include overseeing cybersecurity and physical security operations, plus training programs for the organization.

The role targets senior experience in executive protection and security leadership with a discretionary development budget. Ideal candidates have extensive executive protection experience, including solo practitioner work, and are legally authorized to work

Qualifications

• 5+ years in military, law enforcement, or private security.
• 3+ years executive protection with 1 year solo practitioner.
• Experience organizing security/self-defense trainings and drills.
• Responsible for physical security planning for an organization.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity infrastructure and phishing response.
• Manage physical office safety; access control and emergency planning.
• Lead team training: self-defense, firearms safety, drills, first aid.
• Vet third-party instructors and coordinate training.
• Draft and maintain security and emergency protocols.

Skills

Executive protection

Cybersecurity awareness

Security planning

Training development

Independent work

US work authorization

Security clearance

SOF experience

Martial arts instruction

Medical/EMT certs

Education

Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Security leadership tools

Job description

• Salary: $130000 - $160000 / Year + Bonuses + Benefits

JOB LOCATION: Washington D.C. (Hybrid On-Site & Remote)
START DATE: Immediate
PAY: $130,000 – $160,000 / year (1) + Bonuses (2) + Benefits (3)

Employment Type: Full-Time

(1) Base salary ranges from $130,000-$160,000 and is dependent on the Candidate’s overall experience and comprehensive qualifications
(2) Performance bonuses to be discussed with Employer
(3) Benefits package includes healthcare plus generous PTO

A U.S. Political Action Committee (PAC) is seeking a Director of Security for its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This role involves overseeing all cybersecurity and physical security operations and leading readiness training for the organization. As the Director of Security, you will be granted a discretionary budget for professional development, certification, firearms training, instructor coordination, etc. as needed to achieve the organization’s security objectives.

Ideal candidates have prior experience as a Director of Security and have extensive Executive Protection experience as a Solo Practitioner for high net worth and high-profile clients.

This role is hybrid (3 days/week on-site, 2 days/week remote) and designed for someone who wants to build a long-term, high-trust security operation from the ground up.

CANDIDATE SELECTION:

This is a very competitive job, so expect selection standards to be extremely high. Every single Minimum Qualification requirement listed below must be met to meet the baseline standards for consideration – DO NOT APPLY if you do not meet all of them. To be competitive, candidates must also possess some or many of the Preferred Qualifications listed below and have extensive work experience as an Executive Protection agent for high net worth private clients. Only the most competitive candidates will be contacted for an interview and suitability assessment.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain full responsibility for the organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure (i.e. endpoint protection, secure communication, phishing response, and cyber hygiene protocols)
• Manage all aspects of physical office safety including access control, emergency planning, and coordination with building and public safety personnel
• Lead development and delivery of team-wide training programs, including:
  • Self-defense (e.g., Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
  • Firearms safety and supervised range instruction (through external partners)
  • Active shooter response, emergency evacuation drills
  • First aid, CPR, trauma medicine
  • Physical fitness and wellness
• Vet and coordinate third-party instructors and vendors as required
• Draft and maintain all security and emergency protocols

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (do not apply without meeting all minimum qualification requirements)

• 5+ years of prior experience in military, law enforcement, or private military
• Have 3+ years prior executive protection experience with at least 1 year as a Solo Practitioner
• Have prior experience organizing and conducting security and self defense-related live trainings and drills
• Prior work experience being solely responsible for physical security planning (i.e. establishing emergency protocols, drills, access management) for an entire organization
• Formal cybersecurity certifications are not required at time of hire; however, candidate must be familiar with cybersecurity principles and tools
• Have experience operating independently with minimal oversight
• High maturity level and history of confidential, sensitive work
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior US military SOF preferred; allied military services also considered (including Israeli Defense Forces)
• Able to speak Hebrew at a conversational level or better
• Possess current cybersecurity certifications (i.e., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, etc.)
• Possess an active security clearance
• Candidate is experienced in martial arts or self-defense instruction (e.g., Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, etc.)
• Have prior experience organizing and leading firearms instruction and tactical training
• Previous Executive Protection experience with political organizations or political clients
• Experience working with political organizations, NGOs, or clients in the policy, national security, or family/political advocacy space
• Possess active medical/EMT certifications (i.e., CPR/AED, TCCC, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, etc.)
• Live in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area

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