Senior Security Manager - TS/SCI + Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology; Town of Hanover (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a highly experienced Security Sr Manager to lead day-to-day security operations for a critical government program in the Hanover, MD area. The role emphasizes personnel, physical, and information security, aligned with DoD guidance and customer directives.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of related experience, a TS/SCI with FS poly, and a commitment to high standards of security planning, incident response, and risk management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
• Security clearance level: Top Secret with FS Poly
• US citizenship required

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 clear, timely 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 on-boarding 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 accurate, complete, and 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

Ensure Compliance

Leadership

Physical Security

Risk Mitigation

Security Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a highly experienced Security Sr Manager to lead day-to-day security operations for a critical government program in the Hanover, MD area. The role emphasizes personnel, physical, and information security, aligned with DoD guidance and customer directives.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of related experience, a TS/SCI with FS poly, and a commitment to high standards of security planning, incident response, and risk management.