Security Management Specialist

Apogee Engineering; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering invites an experienced Security Management Specialist to join the SOF AT&L program office at MacDill AFB, Florida. The role focuses on acquisition security management, classification, and documentation support to protect sensitive programs of record.

You will collaborate with government and industry partners, ensuring compliance with DoW and SOCOM regulations while supporting program protection and information security activities in a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen required.
• Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility required.
• Minimum 10 years in a related security field.
• Familiarity with DoD/OPM security regulations and program protection.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition security management within PEO-Maritime programs of record.
• Draft, edit, and update security documents with program managers and security offices.
• Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to enhance security measures.
• Collaborate with SOF AT&L, HQ SOCOM J2X, and HQ SOCOM AIB on security procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of acquisition security measures and documentation workflows.
• Draft, review, and process security documents in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with DoW and SOCOM security regulations and policies.
• Support classification management and program security activities.
• Engage stakeholders to advance mission-driven security objectives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Security Management Specialist

Location: US-FL-Tampa

ID: 2026-2161

Category: Program Management

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Security Management Specialist in support of the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Maritime (PEO-M).

PEO-M leads a diverse maritime portfolio that develops, fields, and sustains SOF-unique surface and undersea mobility and mission solutions-spanning crewed and uncrewed platforms, combat diving systems, and mission equipment. Through close collaboration with Naval Special Warfare operators and strong government/industry partnerships, PEO-M drives modernization, integration, testing, and lifecycle replacement to ensure maritime forces retain lethality and survivability advantages in denied and contested environments. The organization also transitions emerging technologies into operational use, advancing navigation, communications, situational awareness, and training capabilities across the SOF maritime enterprise.

This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill, AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

The information security management support specialist provides acquisition security management support within PEO-Maritime programs of record.

• The role supports the SOF AT&L Acquisition Security Directorate in executing and facilitating acquisition security activities, including security classification guides, operations security, program protection, and information security.
• The security specialist coordinates with Maritime program managers to draft, edit, and update mandatory and regulatory security documents. The role also supports the classification management process to ensure compliance with Department of War and U.S. Special Operations Command regulations.
• The support specialist works closely with government and industry stakeholders to enhance security measures and contribute to mission-driven objectives.
• The role requires close coordination with SOF AT&L Acquisition Security, HQ SOCOM J2X, and HQ SOCOM Acquisition Intel Branch on all measures intended to protect programs of record.
• Understanding of Acquisition Security Measures: Demonstrated understanding of acquisition security measures, including the development, management, and application of security documentation.
• Drafting and Reviewing Security Documents: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, editing, and processing security documents in collaboration with program managers, Acquisition Security, HQ SOCOM J2X, and HQ SOCOM AIB.
• DoW and U.S. SOCOM Regulations: Comprehensive understanding of Department of War and U.S. Special Operations Command, and SOF AT&L security regulations and policies.
• Program Security Management: Familiarity with classification management for defense and special operations programs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong ability to work with government and industry stakeholders to enhance security measures.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain TS w/SCI eligibility

Years of Experience: Minimum of10 years working in related field to include:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess security risks and implement classification management strategies.
• Problem-Solving: Capacity to address security-related challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with program managers and other stakeholders to achieve mission-driven objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision and accuracy in security classification processes and documentation.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to articulate security needs and objectives clearly.

Additional Information

Location: MacDill, AFB, FL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site

Travel: 25%