Senior Program Security Leader

General Dynamics Information Technology; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Security Manager to lead day-to-day security operations for a critical government program. You will oversee personnel, physical and information/industrial security and serve as the primary security liaison to program leadership and customer security reps.

Responsibilities include processing and maintaining clearances, developing security plans, auditing compliance, incident management, and coordinating with HR and Talent Acquisition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (BA/BS).
• 7+ years of related security experience.
• Top Secret clearance with Poly.
• US citizenship required.
• Energetic, self-starter with mission orientation.
• Strong program facility processes, protocols, and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day security operations for the program, including personnel, physical, and information/industrial security in accordance with NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, ICDs, DoD/IC guidance, customer directives.
• Serve as primary security point of contact for program leadership and customer security representatives; provide guidance on security policy, incident response, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee clearance processing and maintenance for program staff, coordinating with GDIT Security, HR, and Talent Acquisition to support staffing, mobility, and onboarding timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce program-specific security plans, SOPs, and training aligned with GDIT policies and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and report on security compliance, including self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans; ensure documentation and artifacts are audit-ready.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and remediation activities; drive root cause analysis and implement process improvements to reduce repeat issues.
• Coordinate physical security measures for program facilities (e.g., access controls, visitor management, storage and transmission of classified materials).
• Partner with program management to review security requirements for new work, proposals, and on-contract growth; provide risk-informed recommendations and support transition-in/transition-out activities.
• Support employee engagement and education through recurring security briefings, targeted training, and responsive guidance to questions and concerns.
• Use data to monitor key security performance metrics (e.g., clearance processing cycle times, audit findings, incident trends) and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills

Leadership

Security leadership

Policy governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Security Manager to lead day-to-day security operations for a critical government program. You will oversee personnel, physical and information/industrial security and serve as the primary security liaison to program leadership and customer security reps.

Responsibilities include processing and maintaining clearances, developing security plans, auditing compliance, incident management, and coordinating with HR and Talent Acquisition to