Security Manager – Classified Programs (Top Secret/SCI)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; 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

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