Site Security Manager

Terrestris Global Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking a Site Security Manager to lead security for the Naval Base San Diego renovation project. This on-site, full-time role runs Monday through Friday 0800-1600 and requires Top Secret clearance and extensive construction security experience.

You will oversee design, planning, accreditation, and enforcement of SCIF/SAPF controls, coordinating with government security officials and ensuring ICD-705 compliance across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of security experience related to SCIF/SAPF construction and related operations.
• 5+ years on ICD-705 construction projects or as an SSO at project sites.
• Experience designing and overseeing security accreditation and TEMPEST considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop SCIF/SAPF security documentation and accreditation packages.
• Coordinate with Government security officials to obtain approvals and support accreditation.
• Review facility designs for ICD/ICS 705, DoD TEMPEST security requirements.
• Conduct security inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain accreditation records and final project security files.
• Advise project teams on SCIF/SAPF security strategies and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCIF/SAPF construction security

ICD-705 compliance

Security program management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in security or intelligence

Tools

SSM training certificate (32h+)

CST training certificate (40h+)

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Site Security Manager to lead the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Site Security Manager contract. This contract will provide security management support for the facility renovation activities taking place at the Naval Base San Diego. This is an on-site full-time position at the Naval Base San Diego, working Monday through Friday 0800-1600 (40 hours per week).

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Site Security Manager at Terrestris do?

The Site Security Manager will be a key personnel position for this contract, providing design oversight, planning, construction security and the construction security monitoring program, which shall include all aspects of physical, personnel, technical, and procedural security as required for supported secure projects to fully comply with ICD 705 and ensure successful accreditation of the secure facility. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What does a typical day look like for a Site Security Manager?

You will:

• Develop SCIF/SAPF security documentation, accreditation packages, and construction security plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Government security officials to obtain approvals, resolve compliance issues, and support accreditation.
• Review facility designs to verify compliance with ICD/ICS 705, DoDM, and TEMPEST security requirements.
• Conduct security inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify and document security deficiencies.
• Implement and enforce construction site access controls, worker accountability, and unauthorized access prevention procedures.
• Maintain accreditation records, security documentation, inspection logs, and final project security files.
• Advise project teams on SCIF/SAPF construction security strategies, testing, policies, and regulatory compliance.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• A current Top Secret clearance is required.
• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in a security or intelligence field.
• At least ten (10) years of security experience specifically related to SCIF/SAPF construction, Intelligence Operations, Counter-Intelligence Operations, Counter-Surveillance Operations, Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures, Physical Security, or a combination of these experiences.
• At least five (5) years of direct experience working on ICD-705 construction projects or working as a Physical Security Special Security Officer (SSO). Direct experience for the SSM means working at the project location as a CST, SSC, or SSM.
• Familiarity with the sixteen (16) standard divisions of construction and must have knowledge of technical listening devices commonly used by foreign intelligence services.
• Valid certificate for the successful completion of a Thirty-Two (32) Hour or greater Site Security Manager (SSM) Training Course.
• Valid certificate for the successful completion of a Forty (40) Hour or greater CST (CST) Training Course.
• Must have a good understanding of the ICD/ICS-705 as demonstrated by experience working on at least three (3) separate ICD-705 projects.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.