Security Manager

6BO IAP World Services, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC seeks a Security Manager to lead operations for a classified intelligence program in McLean, VA and Bethesda, MD. You will oversee security functions, governance, and compliance, advising government stakeholders and program leadership.

The role requires experience in classified environments, risk management, and government security requirements, with the ability to manage day-to-day operations in a government facility.

Qualifications

• Experience managing security operations within government or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of classified information protection and security compliance practices.
• Experience interpreting government security requirements and procedures.
• Ability to lead teams with multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations for a classified intelligence program and government customer.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Oversee personnel security activities, including clearances and indoctrinations.
• Manage physical security for classified workspaces and controlled areas.
• Protect, store, transmit, and dispose of classified information and materials.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements and customer directives.
• Lead security assessments, risk analyses, and remediation efforts.
• Maintain security records, access rosters, and training documentation.

Skills

Security management

Security operations

Personnel security

Physical security

Risk management

Government security requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

As the Security Manager, you will lead security operations and compliance for a mission-focused intelligence program in McLean, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. You will oversee the program’s personnel, physical, information, and operational security functions while ensuring strict compliance with applicable government security requirements and customer directives. This position serves as a key security leader and advisor to program management, government stakeholders, and personnel supporting sensitive intelligence activities. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of classified environments, security procedures, risk management, and federal security requirements, combined with the leadership skills necessary to manage day-to-day security operations in a government facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage security operations supporting a classified intelligence program and government customer.
• Confirm all appropriate requirements are completed in a manner that is accurate, efficient and on time.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Oversee personnel security activities, including security clearance requirements, access eligibility, indoctrination, briefings, debriefings, reporting responsibilities, and security education.
• Manage physical security requirements for classified workspaces, controlled areas, secure facilities, and sensitive program activities.
• Oversee the protection, handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of classified and sensitive information and materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal security requirements, customer policies, security directives, and program-specific procedures.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for program leadership, government security representatives, facility personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct security assessments, reviews, inspections, and risk analyses; identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage security incidents, violations, and investigations in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate security records, documentation, access rosters, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate security briefings, training, awareness programs, and recurring security education for program personnel.
• Support security audits, inspections, assessments, and government reviews, including preparation of required documentation and corrective-action plans.
• Develop and maintain security continuity and contingency procedures to protect mission operations.
• Monitor changes to applicable security policies and requirements and translate them into actionable program procedures.
• Lead and mentor security personnel while establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Partner with program, facilities, information technology, human resources, and government stakeholders to resolve security-related issues.
• Promote a strong security culture while balancing mission requirements, operational effectiveness, and protection of sensitive information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. 5+ years of experience in security management, security operations, personnel security, physical security, classified program security, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Demonstrated experience managing security operations within a government, intelligence, defense, or other highly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of classified information protection, personnel security, physical security, and security compliance practices. Experience interpreting and implementing government security requirements and customer-specific security procedures. Experience leading security teams, programs, or functions with multiple stakeholders and competing operational priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate security requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing sensitive documentation and compliance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFIFICATIONS:

Experience supporting the Intelligence Community or other federal national-security programs. Experience working directly with government security officials and customer representatives. Familiarity with applicable Intelligence Community and Department of Defense security policies and procedures. Experience preparing for and supporting government security inspections, audits, and assessments. Professional security certification such as Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or related credential. Experience managing security programs in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or other controlled-access environments. Experience with security risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability mitigation, and continuous compliance monitoring.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Top Secret SCI W/ CI Polygraph

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC www.intrepidgs.com Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges. Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (“IAH” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets. At Intrepid Global Solutions, we lead the way in mission-critical support where others can not or will not. With over 65 years of expertise supporting defense and national security missions, Intrepid Global Solutions excels in contingency operations, air traffic management, logistics, facilities management, information technology, and engineering services. Operating across 110+ locations in 27 countries, we are renowned for navigating the most challenging environments. Certified in ISO and NIST standards, we provide reliable, mission-critical solutions to both U.S. and international government agencies, ensuring success in every global mission. Unrivaled Commitment. Global Solutions.