Security Manager (Hybrid- Annapolis, MD)
About The Position
The C-UAS Security owns the integrated program security posture for the DHS Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑UAS) effort—spanning cybersecurity (RMF/ATO), operational/field security, physical security, personnel security, and supply‑chain/asset protection. This role will build and run security governance that keeps C2 software, networks/backhaul, trailers/power kits, sensors (RF/radar/EO‑IR), and data protected across development, test (DT/OT), deployment, and sustainment. You will lead authorization and continuous monitoring, direct incident response, assure safe/authorized live‑fly operations support, and cultivate a security‑by‑design culture across engineering, T&E, deployment, logistics/property, and training teams.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S citizen with an ACTIVE security clearance of at least the SECRET level.
- 10+ years of progressive security experience protecting mission or critical infrastructure systems; 5+ years leading multi‑domain security teams/programs.
- Demonstrated success obtaining and maintaining ATO/ATU for complex systems and operating a robust continuous monitoring program.
- Hands‑on expertise with identity/access, network security, endpoint protection, cloud/on‑prem hybrids, logging/SIEM, and vulnerability management.
- Experience supporting live operations (range/flight/test) and distributed field sites with clear, practical security controls.
- Strong authoring/briefing skills; can turn complex security and compliance topics into clear decisions and actions.
Responsibilities
- Establish the Program Security Plan and subordinate SOPs covering cyber, physical, personnel, and operational security for labs, ranges, and forward sites.
- Chair the Security Working Group, set priorities/metrics, manage risk register and POA&Ms, and brief leadership on threats, compliance, and readiness.
- Implement security by design in change control: review releases, deployment packages, and site cutovers; ensure security acceptance criteria are met before fielding.
- Maintain security documentation (SSP, SAR, SCTM/CCRIs, POA&Ms), coordinate with assessors, and drive ATO/ATU decisions.
- Operate the continuous monitoring program (vulnerability management, configuration baseline drift, patch cadence, account hygiene, logging/SIEM, alerting, audits).
- Coordinate security for live fly and on range activities.
- Support the implementation of asset chain of custody for trailers, sensors, radios, media, and spares; ensure tamper evident seals, tool control, and deploy/return checklists.
- Align field hardening secure network enclaves and power systems at temporary sites.
- Manage facility security and develop local emergency response plans with site leaders.
- Run security education & awareness tailored to operators, maintainers, field deployment staff, and helpdesk.
- Own the Incident Response Plan (IRP): detection, triage, containment, forensics, evidence handling, reporting timelines, and lessons learned.
- Integrate relevant threat intel into controls and playbooks; refresh use cases in SIEM/SOAR.
- Plan and execute table top/functional safety exercises and drive corrective actions into SOPs, training, and configurations.
- Evaluate vendors/suppliers for security posture; include security requirements in statements of work and acceptance tests.
- Partner with Logistics/Property to secure receiving, storage, kitting, and shipping and to maintain audit ready asset records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
