Senior DoD Security Operations Lead (TS/SCI)

Puyenpa Services LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement savings with company-m

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC seeks a Senior Security Specialist - Operations to support F-35 JPO security services. Location: Arlington, VA or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Requires active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility/access. Proposal position contingent on contract award and staffing authorization. The role provides SME guidance, leads security operations, and ensures policy compliance across disciplines, coordinating with government and industry partners

Qualifications

• Master's degree OR Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years related experience.
• 10+ years in security operations, security management or related field.
• Ability to independently perform complex security functions in DoD environment.
• Experience interpreting security policies, procedures and regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams on large defense programs.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAR eligibility.
• Willingness to sign Letter of Intent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior operational security advisor for F-35 JPO initiatives.
• Coordinate security activities across personnel, physical, information, and program security.
• Provide SME guidance on procedures, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, assessments and briefings.
• Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to meet mission needs.
• Support access control, visitor management, and secure facility operations.
• Evaluate security processes and recommend improvements.
• Plan and oversee security initiatives for acquisition and international programs.
• Mentor junior and mid-level security personnel.
• Deliver executive briefings on security requirements and risks.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective action efforts.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, JPO, and federal security policies.

Skills

Security SME

Security operations

Program security

Security management

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Executive briefings

Mentoring security staff

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree + 4 years related experience

Job description

Puyenpa Services LLC seeks a Senior Security Specialist - Operations to support F-35 JPO security services. Location: Arlington, VA or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Requires active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility/access. Proposal position contingent on contract award and staffing authorization. The role provides SME guidance, leads security operations, and ensures policy compliance across disciplines, coordinating with government and industry partners