Security Manager

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Maryland) seeks an experienced Security Operations Leader to oversee a classified program. The role includes developing policies, managing personnel security, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in security management, Top Secret SCI with CI poly, and proven ability to lead teams with multiple stakeholders while maintaining rigorous information protection practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in security management, security operations, personnel security, physical security, or related field.
• Experience managing security operations within government, intelligence, defense, or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of classified information protection and security compliance practices.
• Experience interpreting government security requirements and procedures.
• Experience leading security teams with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security operations supporting a classified intelligence program and government customer.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Oversee personnel security activities, including clearances, access eligibility, indoctrination, briefings, debriefings, reporting, and security education.
• Manage physical security requirements for classified workspaces, controlled areas, secure facilities, and sensitive program activities.
• Oversee protection, handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of classified and sensitive information and materials.
• Ensure compliance with federal security requirements, customer policies, security directives, and program procedures.
• Serve as primary security point of contact for program leadership, government security representatives, facility personnel, and stakeholders.
• Conduct security assessments, reviews, inspections, and risk analyses; identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures.
• Manage security incidents, violations, and investigations.
• Maintain security records, documentation, access rosters, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate security briefings, training, awareness programs, and recurring security education.
• Support security audits, inspections, assessments, and government reviews, including corrective-action plans.
• Develop and maintain security continuity and contingency procedures.
• Monitor changes to security policies and requirements and translate them into program procedures.
• Lead and mentor security personnel while establishing priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Partner with program, facilities, information technology, human resources, and government stakeholders to resolve security issues.
• Promote a strong security culture while balancing mission requirements and protection of sensitive information.

Skills

Security Operations

Leadership

Policy Implementation

Risk Analysis

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• Lead and manage security operations supporting a classified intelligence program and government customer


• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and processes


• Oversee personnel security activities, including clearances, access eligibility, indoctrination, briefings, debriefings, reporting, and security education


• Manage physical security requirements for classified workspaces, controlled areas, secure facilities, and sensitive program activities


• Oversee protection, handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of classified and sensitive information and materials


• Ensure compliance with federal security requirements, customer policies, security directives, and program procedures


• Serve as primary security point of contact for program leadership, government security representatives, facility personnel, and stakeholders


• Conduct security assessments, reviews, inspections, and risk analyses; identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures


• Manage security incidents, violations, and investigations


• Maintain security records, documentation, access rosters, training records, and compliance documentation


• Coordinate security briefings, training, awareness programs, and recurring security education


• Support security audits, inspections, assessments, and government reviews, including corrective-action plans


• Develop and maintain security continuity and contingency procedures


• Monitor changes to security policies and requirements and translate them into program procedures


• Lead and mentor security personnel while establishing priorities, expectations, and accountability


• Partner with program, facilities, information technology, human resources, and government stakeholders to resolve security issues


• Promote a strong security culture while balancing mission requirements and protection of sensitive information

Requirements

• 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


• Experience managing security operations within a government, intelligence, defense, or highly regulated environment


• 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 priorities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing sensitive documentation and compliance requirements


• Top Secret SCI clearance with CI polygraph

Demonstrates expertise in security operations management, including the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. Proven ability to lead security teams, conduct assessments, and manage sensitive information in a classified environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Security Operations Management


• Classified Information Protection


• Top Secret SCI Clearance


• Personnel Security Management


• Security Compliance Practices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Security Policy Development


• Risk Analysis


• Security Incident Management


• Security Assessments


• Physical Security Management


• Compliance Documentation


• Security Training Coordination


• Vulnerability Identification


• Clearance Management


• Contingency Procedures Development

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Strong Organizational Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Leadership and Mentoring


• Stakeholder Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph

Industry Keywords

• Government Security


• Intelligence


• Defense


• Regulated Environment


• Security Culture