Secure Operations Director — AI-Driven Compliance Leader

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearPoint seeks a Director of Secure Operations to partner with the Principal on long-term strategy and oversee day-to-day security and secure space operations across a multi-site, multi-state portfolio. You will set goals, budgets, and workforce plans while ensuring compliance and implementing ICD 705 standards within the MERIDIAN platform.

You will lead across security disciplines, mentor managers, and drive program management alongside operations leadership, contributing to mission-critical

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (4 years of experience may substitute); advanced degree desired.
• 10+ years of security operations experience across functional areas, including 5+ years of management experience.
• Subject matter expert-level knowledge of ICD 705 and SCIF operations, including construction, accreditation, and re-accreditation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Outstanding leadership skills; organized, open-minded, decisive, and flexible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff at all levels.
• Strong creative thinking and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Principal on strategic objectives, policy, budgets, and workforce planning for secure space operations.
• Oversee daily operations across all security and secure space functional areas.
• Assist functional managers in establishing goals, policies, procedures, and budgets.
• Set and track performance metrics; evaluate and improve operational procedures.
• Oversee and review the work of other functional managers, mentoring at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and mandates.
• Review AI-assisted recommendations for accuracy on the MERIDIAN platform.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph clearance

Leadership & mentoring

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree desired

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ClearPoint seeks a Director of Secure Operations to partner with the Principal on long-term strategy and oversee day-to-day security and secure space operations across a multi-site, multi-state portfolio. You will set goals, budgets, and workforce plans while ensuring compliance and implementing ICD 705 standards within the MERIDIAN platform.

You will lead across security disciplines, mentor managers, and drive program management alongside operations leadership, contributing to mission-critical