Security Manager

Jobtailor; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 132,500 - 221,300; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Security Manager for the Ridgecrest, CA area to oversee site-level security in support of classified programs. The role requires coordinating day-to-day security operations, ensuring compliance with government requirements, and aligning local efforts with broader program objectives.

Responsibilities include serving as on-site security focal point, leading security activities at assigned facilities, and maintaining strong relationships with Government and contractor

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline with 10 years of directly relevant experience, or a Bachelor's with 14 years of related work experience.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments.
• Ability to coordinate across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, SOPs, and official correspondence; lead a team in fast-paced classified environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must meet SAP eligibility requirements identified by Government.

Responsibilities

• Provide site-level security management and oversight for classified missions within a DoW SAP and SCI environment.
• Serve as on-site security focal point for personnel, facilities, and mission activities.
• Lead site security support activities for assigned facilities and operations at Eglin.
• Support physical security, visitor control, personnel security coordination, document control, and access management.
• Coordinate with Government leadership and enterprise security stakeholders to ensure consistent policy implementation.
• Monitor actions, inspections, and requirements; provide status updates and recommendations.
• Assist with facility security procedures, incident response, and safeguarding of classified material.
• Support inspections, self-assessments, and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain relationships with Government, contractor, and external stakeholders.
• Support continuity of operations and delivery of security services.

Skills

Security leadership

Cross-agency coordination

Briefings & reports

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

DoD security procedures

Job description

Security Manager

Location: US-CA-Ridge Crest

ID: 2026-4728

Category: Security Administration

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a The China Lake Security Manager you will:

• Provide site-level security management and oversight in support of classified mission activities within a DoW SAP and SCI environment. This position supports a Government client at China Lake and is responsible for coordinating day-to-day security operations, ensuring compliance with applicable Government security requirements, and integrating local site support with broader program security objectives.
• Serve as the primary on-site security focal point for supported personnel, facilities, and mission activities.
• Lead and coordinate site security support activities for assigned facilities, personnel, and classified operations at Eglin.
• Support execution of local security requirements across physical security, visitor control, personnel security coordination, document control, and access management functions.
• Coordinate with Government site leadership and enterprise security stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of security policies, procedures, and mission priorities.
• Monitor site-level actions, issues, inspections, and support requirements and provide status updates and recommendations, as needed.
• Assist with facility-related security procedures, access control measures, incident response coordination, and classified material safeguarding.
• Support inspections, self-assessments, compliance actions, and corrective action tracking affecting local security operations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Government, contractor, and external stakeholders supporting site mission requirements.
• Support continuity of operations and effective delivery of security services across the Eglin mission environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $132,500.00/Yr. - USD $221,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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