Senior DoD Security Lead — Cyber & Physical

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Security Lead in our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. You will lead security programs, ensure policy compliance, and oversee personnel and physical security, including clearance processing and document control, in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of security experience, active TS clearance/SCI eligibility, and strong communication skills. This on-site role requires Monday–Friday presence and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and/or DoD security policies and procedures.
• Physical security skills including alarm, CCTV experience.
• Experience with DISS, NBIS, CCTV software, Access Control.
• Experience with JWICS/SIPR workstations and related tools.
• SCIF Accreditation knowledge preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong customer service.
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility.
• 12 years of experience; may have supervisory/management experience.
• On-site work, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Executes administration and coordination of security programs to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Provides guidance and support on personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, physical security, and DD FM 254 processing.
• Leads contractor security team in assigning responsibilities and oversight.
• Manages administrative security support: receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.
• Administers and maintains Document Control and related security measures.
• Reviews applications for security clearances and renewals.
• Maintains physical security procedures for visitor control and facility access.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

DoD security policies

Tools

DISS

NBIS

CCTV Software

Access Control

Intrusion Detection Systems

FVS

JWICS/SIPR

Scattered Castles

RAT

Microsoft Office

CDSE Account

Document Control Software

Job description

Peraton seeks a Senior Security Lead in our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. You will lead security programs, ensure policy compliance, and oversee personnel and physical security, including clearance processing and document control, in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of security experience, active TS clearance/SCI eligibility, and strong communication skills. This on-site role requires Monday–Friday presence and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.