Mission Security Coordinator

ironcladdefenseworks; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironclad Defense Works seeks a Mission Security Coordinator to support NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Office of Security in Norfolk, VA. You will plan security, assess travel risk, and provide on-site support for senior NATO engagements worldwide.

You will analyze open-source and classified information, develop briefings, coordinate with law enforcement, and deliver risk assessments for high-profile travels and events, ensuring NATO-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security administration or related field.
• 3+ years planning security for major events involving VIPs or international operations.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
• Certification in risk management or security discipline (PMP/CRMP or equivalent).
• Ability to collect/analyze OSINT and classified/unclassified information.
• Experience developing security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze travel information to identify high-risk destinations.
• Collect OSINT, classified reporting, and local security information.
• Develop traveler security briefings and risk-mitigation guidance.
• Develop security plans for high-risk missions and events.
• Conduct risk assessments and site-security surveys.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency responders.
• Prepare senior-leader security briefs.
• Support security operations at events and external missions.
• Maintain NATO-compliant security documentation.
• Provide briefings to NATO leadership.

Skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

OSINT analysis

Risk assessment

Security briefings

Education

PMP or CRMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Security databases

Online research tools

Job description

Mission Security Coordinator

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site

Clearance: ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE FROM U.S. OR NATO MEMBER NATION REQUIRED

The Opportunity

Ironclad Defense Works is seeking a Mission Security Coordinator to support NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Office of Security in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will provide dedicated security-planning, travel-risk, Force Protection, and event-security support for HQ SACT personnel conducting official travel and participating in high-profile events throughout the world.

This role requires a professional who can assess travel and event risks, analyze open-source and classified security information, develop security plans and briefings, conduct site surveys, coordinate with law enforcement and intelligence organizations, and provide on-site security support for senior NATO engagements and missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze NATO travel information to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations.
• Collect and assess OSINT, classified reporting, and local security information.
• Develop individualized traveler security briefings and risk-mitigation guidance.
• Develop security plans for high-risk missions and events.
• Conduct security risk assessments and site-security surveys.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assess non-NATO attendees for potential counterintelligence risk.
• Prepare senior-leader security briefs.
• Support security operations at Diamond Events and external missions.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, emergency responders, international organizations, and security partners.
• Support registration and Delegate Assistance Centers during events.
• Prepare after-action reports and lessons-learned products.
• Maintain NATO-compliant security documentation.
• Provide briefings and consultations to NATO leadership and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in security administration, risk management, criminology, public administration, industrial security, or a related field.
• Experience must include responsibility for planning and executing security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations.
• At least three years of experience planning and managing security for major events involving VIPs, senior leaders, or large-scale international operations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and security site surveys.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
• Recognized certification in risk management or a relevant security discipline, such as PMP, CRMP, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze OSINT and classified/unclassified security information.
• Experience developing security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for senior leadership and operational personnel.
• Strong senior-stakeholder engagement and mission-coordination skills.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Active security clearance issued by a NATO member nation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, security databases, SharePoint, Teams, and online research tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Counterterrorism or crisis-management certification.
• Prior NATO Force Protection experience.
• Executive/VIP protection planning experience.
• International travel-security experience.
• Intelligence or counterintelligence background.
• Experience coordinating multinational security operations.
• Experience supporting diplomatic, military, or government high-profile events.

Clearance

This position requires an active National SECRET (or higher) security clearance from the U.S. or a NATO member nation. Applicants who do not possess the clearance specified above cannot be considered at this time.

Compensation

Compensation for this position ranges from $105,000 - $135,000 annually. Final salary will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, qualifications, location, contract requirements, and overall affordability.

Eligible full-time employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.