Security Manager

Leidos Security Operations is seeking an experienced security leader to serve as Security Manager for a classified manufacturing facility supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC) and U.S. Government programs. This position provides enterprise-level leadership for the industrial security program and ensures compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) customer requirements and company policies while enabling mission success through strong risk management operational discipline and trusted customer partnership.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience leading security operations within a classified manufacturing environment including personnel security physical security classified material control government inspections and secure production support. This leader will work closely with program management manufacturing engineering quality facilities and government customers to protect national security interests while supporting efficient and uninterrupted operations.

Primary Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the industrial security program in compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) DoD regulations Intelligence Community directives and customer-specific requirements.
Oversee security support for classified manufacturing production integration testing storage shipping and sustainment activities.
Ensure classified information hardware technical data CUI and government-furnished equipment are properly controlled throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Manage physical security operations including access control intrusion detection CCTV visitor control key management and facility security procedures.
Oversee personnel security processes including clearance actions indoctrinations debriefings foreign travel reporting adverse information reporting and insider threat awareness.
Build strong partnerships with DCSA DoD IC and customer security officials and represent the company during inspections reviews and program discussions.
Prepare the facility for security reviews audits and inspections and ensure timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
Lead investigations involving security incidents violations and manufacturing-related security concerns and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Mentor and develop security professionals while fostering accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
Experience supporting SAP and SCI programs.
Knowledge of ICD-705 requirements and secure facility buildouts.
FSO CPSO or CSSO certification.
Experience supporting U.S. Army or other DoD manufacturing programs.
Experience with insider threat programs and classified manufacturing security best practices
Must have a Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI.

Preferred Qualifications
Strategic leadership sound judgment customer focus operational excellence accountability relationship building and continuous improvement.

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