Security Task Lead

Method, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Method, Inc. is seeking a Security Task Lead to oversee all security-related activities supporting DC3 operations in Maryland. This role encompasses leadership across personnel, physical, information, and programmatic domains, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance eligibility and at least three years of experience managing a security program. Moreover, they should demonstrate strong leadership skills in high-security settings and possess strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance eligibility.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing a security program.
• Demonstrated experience leading security operations across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee execution of all security tasks.
• Manage contractor personnel and subcontractors supporting security functions.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders for timely communication.

Skills

Leadership in security operations

Knowledge of DoD and federal security policies

Risk identification and compliance

Excellent communication skills

Education

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Job description

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview)

The Security Task Lead (STL) provides overall leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for all security-related activities supporting DC3. This role ensures effective management and delivery of security operations across personnel, physical, information, and programmatic domains, aligning execution with DoD, Air Force, and DC3 requirements.

The STL serves as the primary interface between the Contractor and Government for security functions, ensuring high-quality performance, compliance, and continuous operational readiness.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee execution of all security tasks, including personnel security, physical security, SCIF operations, security programs, COOP, and assessments.
• Manage contractor personnel and subcontractors supporting security functions, ensuring performance aligns with PWS requirements and Government expectations.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to ensure timely communication, issue resolution, and alignment on security priorities.
• Establish and maintain processes to track performance, risks, issues, and compliance across all security activities.
• Ensure all security operations adhere to DoD, Air Force, and DC3 policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor execution across security programs to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Support implementation and maintenance of security programs, including Industrial, Information, Personnel, and OPSEC/CUI security.
• Oversee execution of physical security operations, including facility inspections, access control, visitor management, and incident response.
• Ensure proper execution of SCIF security operations, including access control, inspections, escort procedures, and compliance monitoring.
• Support development and execution of COOP planning, exercises, and continuity activities to ensure mission resilience.
• Oversee security vulnerability assessments and compliance inspections, ensuring findings are documented and corrective actions are tracked to completion.
• Ensure timely development and submission of required reports, deliverables, and documentation supporting security operations.
• Proactively identify programmatic, technical, and resource risks, elevating issues to Government leadership as needed.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of all contractor security support activities and continuous improvement of processes and performance.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• Active TS/SCI clearance eligibility
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Minimum of three years of experience managing a security program of similar size and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience leading security operations across multiple domains (personnel, physical, information, and program security).
• Strong knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and federal security policies, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with SCIF operations, ICD 705 requirements, and classified environment management.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders in a high-security environment.
• Proven ability to identify risks, manage issues, and ensure compliance across complex operational environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with Government leadership.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience managing inspection programs, security assessments, and corrective action tracking processes.
• Knowledge of COOP planning, exercises, and continuity frameworks.
• Experience supporting interagency or multi-organization security coordination efforts.

$150,000 - $170,000 a year

This position is tied to a federal proposal effort. Employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of the customer's onboarding and security requirements. Start dates and final reporting instructions will be confirmed upon award.