Security Analyst

SAIC•Town of Cortlandt, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead and administer a comprehensive security program in support of sensitive government and defense operations within a cleared contractor environment. This individual will serve as the primary security point of contact for the supported program, facility, or contract and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable customer, DoD, Intelligence Community, and federal security requirements. This role oversees multiple security disciplines, including personnel security, physical security, information security, COMSEC, OPSEC, and coordination with cybersecurity/IT security functions. The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to translate government security requirements into practical internal procedures and mission-enabling controls.

Requirements

Experience in a cleared contractor environment.
Strong regulatory knowledge.
Ability to translate government security requirements into practical internal procedures and mission-enabling controls.
Experience with personnel security, physical security, information security, COMSEC, OPSEC, and cybersecurity/IT security functions.
Experience administering personnel security programs (clearance processing, visit requests, access rosters, onboarding/offboarding, indoctrinations, debriefings, records management).
Experience managing TS/SCI clearance-related activities (eligibility verification, access determinations, visit certifications, periodic reviews, continuous vetting support, incident reporting).
Proficiency in DISS and other authorized systems for personnel security actions.
Experience overseeing badging and access control programs.
Experience directing physical security operations for secure workspaces, controlled facilities, SCIFs, restricted areas.
Experience managing physical security infrastructure (alarms, intrusion detection systems, CCTV/monitoring interfaces, secure storage, perimeter/access point controls).
Experience conducting inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and internal audits.
Experience investigating security incidents, violations, or breaches.
Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, emergency action procedures, post orders, visitor procedures, alarm response procedures, and secure destruction procedures.
Experience delivering security education and awareness training.
Experience partnering with IT, ISSM/ISSO personnel, network administrators, and program leadership.
Experience supporting COMSEC/INFOSEC functions.
Experience maintaining awareness of threat conditions and supporting incident response, emergency response, continuity, and threat-awareness planning.
Experience serving as a liaison with government security offices, contracting representatives, inspectors, and customer security officials.
Experience supporting contract startup, transition, and facility activation efforts.
Experience preparing reports, briefings, metrics, and status updates.
Experience ensuring continuous audit readiness.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall security program for a TS/SCI-cleared contractor environment, including personnel, physical, information, industrial, operational, and communications security functions.
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, internal controls, and site/program-level security strategies aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.
Administer the personnel security program, including clearance processing, visit requests, access rosters, onboarding/offboarding, indoctrinations, debriefings, and records management.
Manage TS/SCI clearance-related activities, including eligibility verification, access determinations, visit certifications, periodic reviews, continuous vetting support, and incident reporting.
Utilize DISS and other authorized systems to process personnel security actions and maintain accurate security records.
Oversee badging and access control programs, including visitor management, escort procedures, access lists, keys, combinations, credentials, and related accountability measures.
Direct physical security operations for secure workspaces, controlled facilities, SCIFs, restricted areas, and other protected environments, as applicable.
Manage physical security infrastructure such as alarms, intrusion detection systems, CCTV/monitoring interfaces, secure storage, and perimeter/access point controls.
Conduct routine inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, and internal audits; identify vulnerabilities and drive corrective actions through resolution.
Investigate actual or suspected security incidents, violations, or breaches and coordinate required reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Develop and maintain SOPs, emergency action procedures, post orders, visitor procedures, alarm response procedures, and secure destruction procedures.
Deliver security education and awareness training on classified handling, reporting requirements, insider threat awareness, and physical security practices.
Partner with IT, ISSM/ISSO personnel, network administrators, and program leadership to align security controls across physical, personnel, and information systems domains.
Support COMSEC/INFOSEC functions, including accountability procedures, inventories, classified media controls, secure handling, and user compliance.
Maintain awareness of threat conditions and support incident response, emergency response, continuity, and threat-awareness planning.
Serve as the primary liaison with government security offices, contracting representatives, inspectors, and customer security officials.
Support contract startup, transition, and facility activation efforts by establishing security processes, validating readiness, and ensuring cleared personnel are properly briefed and authorized.
Prepare reports, briefings, metrics, and status updates related to inspections, incidents, training, access control, and overall program compliance.
Ensure continuous audit readiness across records, procedures, personnel programs, and facility operations.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of security operations, compliance requirements, and mission needs.