Program Security Lead – Defense Infrastructure (Remote-First)

Parsons; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Program Security Manager for a major defense-related infrastructure program near Little Rock, AR. The role oversees physical, personnel, information, and site-access security across a large project, coordinating with Client, installation security, IT, HR, and vendors.

The position is 4–5 years, with remote work in the first year. Afterward, relocation or commuting within Little Rock, AR is expected, with periodic travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience in security management or related fields.
• Experience coordinating program security with multiple stakeholders is required.
• Knowledge of physical, personnel, information and site-access security is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Security Plan and related procedures.
• Advise leadership on security risks and corrective actions.
• Coordinate security requirements with Client, installers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Administer personnel and site-access processes, documentation, credentials, and access controls.
• Coordinate security onboarding, briefings, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare security reports, incident summaries, and risk information.

Skills

Security management

Industrial security

Physical security

Information protection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Program Security Manager for a major defense-related infrastructure program near Little Rock, AR. The role oversees physical, personnel, information, and site-access security across a large project, coordinating with Client, installation security, IT, HR, and vendors.

The position is 4–5 years, with remote work in the first year. Afterward, relocation or commuting within Little Rock, AR is expected, with periodic travel as needed.