Site Security Manager (SSM)

Position Summary

The Site Security Manager (SSM) serves as the on-site security lead responsible for overseeing daily security operations supporting secure construction projects. Acting as the primary liaison between the customer Regional Security Manager (RSM) construction teams and security personnel the SSM ensures compliance with ICD 705 requirements customer security standards and project-specific security procedures. The SSM provides direct supervision of Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) and Access Control Specialists (ACSs) while actively participating in construction surveillance activities and site security operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead for all security operations supporting secure construction activities.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of CSTs and other assigned security personnel.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer security representatives and provide regular project updates to company and customer management.
• Ensure all security operations are conducted in accordance with ICD 705 requirements customer security standards and established site procedures.
• Conduct construction surveillance activities to identify security vulnerabilities unauthorized materials technical penetrations and construction deficiencies.
• Review construction drawings specifications and project documentation to verify compliance with approved security requirements.
• Monitor construction personnel contractors tools equipment and materials entering or operating within secure construction areas.
• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with security procedures and construction security requirements.
• Maintain daily activity reports incident reports audit documentation personnel accountability records and customer-required reporting.
• Investigate document and report security incidents violations anomalies and construction-related security concerns.
• Coordinate staffing schedules coverage requirements training activities and personnel assignments to ensure uninterrupted site operations.
• Mentor train and evaluate security personnel to ensure adherence to performance standards and customer expectations.
• Support customer audits inspections accreditation activities and project closeout requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with project management construction teams customer representatives and regional leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in security operations construction surveillance physical security military security law enforcement or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience managing security personnel and site operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings blueprints and project specifications.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles access control procedures and construction security requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing reports and customer-facing documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite reporting systems tablets and electronic documentation platforms.
• Ability to work weekends holidays overtime and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) CST Lead Site Security Manager or similar role supporting secure construction projects.
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 standards SCIF construction requirements and Intelligence Community security regulations.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense (DoD) AWS Microsoft or other secure construction programs.
• Knowledge of construction trades including electrical HVAC telecommunications mechanical systems and general construction practices.
• Prior military experience in security intelligence construction engineering or force protection disciplines.

Benefits

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance long term and short-term disability insurance and 15 days of paid time off.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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