Mission Security Coordinator

Ironclad Defense Works•Norfolk, VA

1d•$105,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ironclad Defense Works is seeking a Mission Security Coordinator to support NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Office of Security in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will provide dedicated security-planning, travel-risk, Force Protection, and event-security support for HQ SACT personnel conducting official travel and participating in high-profile events throughout the world. This role requires a professional who can assess travel and event risks, analyze open-source and classified security information, develop security plans and briefings, conduct site surveys, coordinate with law enforcement and intelligence organizations, and provide on-site security support for senior NATO engagements and missions.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in security administration, risk management, criminology, public administration, industrial security, or a related field.
Experience must include responsibility for planning and executing security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations.
At least three years of experience planning and managing security for major events involving VIPs, senior leaders, or large-scale international operations.
Experience conducting risk assessments and security site surveys.
Experience coordinating with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
Recognized certification in risk management or a relevant security discipline, such as PMP, CRMP, or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze OSINT and classified/unclassified security information.
Experience developing security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for senior leadership and operational personnel.
Strong senior-stakeholder engagement and mission-coordination skills.
Professional English proficiency.
Active security clearance issued by a NATO member nation.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, security databases, SharePoint, Teams, and online research tools.

Nice To Haves

Counterterrorism or crisis-management certification.
Prior NATO Force Protection experience.
Executive/VIP protection planning experience.
International travel-security experience.
Intelligence or counterintelligence background.
Experience coordinating multinational security operations.
Experience supporting diplomatic, military, or government high-profile events.

Responsibilities

Analyze NATO travel information to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations.
Collect and assess OSINT, classified reporting, and local security information.
Develop individualized traveler security briefings and risk-mitigation guidance.
Develop security plans for high-risk missions and events.
Conduct security risk assessments and site-security surveys.
Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
Assess non-NATO attendees for potential counterintelligence risk.
Prepare senior-leader security briefs.
Support security operations at Diamond Events and external missions.
Coordinate with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, emergency responders, international organizations, and security partners.
Support registration and Delegate Assistance Centers during events.
Prepare after-action reports and lessons-learned products.
Maintain NATO-compliant security documentation.
Provide briefings and consultations to NATO leadership and internal stakeholders.