Senior Security Manager Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2025-19942)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5–10 years managing secure or classified contractor facilities under NISP.
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, DAAPM, and DoD physical security standards.
• Experience supporting classified programs in analytics, data science, or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with Closed Area/SCIF infrastructure standards and accreditation processes.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

1. Closed Area Facility Operations & Oversight:

• Manage daily operations of the NISPOM Open Storage Area, ensuring readiness, cleanliness, and functionality to support classified analytics missions.
• Oversee physical infrastructure, including HVAC, power, backup systems, and physical access controls.
• Coordinate with corporate facilities and IT teams for preventive maintenance, upgrades, and emergency repairs.

1. Security Compliance, Accreditation, & Industrial Security Support:

• Ensure facility operations comply with NISPOM, DoD manuals (e.g., 5220.22-M), and customer security requirements.
• Work closely with the Facility Security Officer (FSO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and IT to support security audits, inspections, and accreditations (e.g., Open Storage approval, RMF/ATO packages).
• Maintain proper storage, handling, and destruction procedures for classified materials in the lab environment.

1. Access Control & Visitor Management:

• Manage access control systems, user logs, and secure entry procedures in accordance with contract and NISP requirements.
• Coordinate with the Security Team to verify clearance levels and maintain access rosters and badges.
• Escort uncleared personnel and ensure compliance with two-person integrity and other safeguard requirements.

1. Operational Lab Support:

• Provide direct operational support to teams using the secure lab space, including coordinating scheduling, system availability, and resolving environmental or infrastructure issues.
• Ensure lab equipment and classified IT systems are properly maintained and operated under approved configurations.

1. Process Development & Documentation:

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and facility guides related to secure area operations, incident response, and emergency planning.
• Support internal audits, DCSA inspections, and corporate compliance reviews.

1. Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between facilities, security, IT, program managers, and technical staff.
• Participate in classified project readiness reviews and facility planning efforts to align infrastructure and security capabilities with program growth.