Security Manager (Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance)

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Manager manages day-to-day security operations for cleared programs and facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable government requirements. This role supports facility clearance activities, drives audit readiness and self-inspections, oversees personnel/physical/technical/AIS security processes, and serves as a key security liaison to government customers, prime contractors, and cognizant security agencies. (Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance)

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Ability to work full-time, on-site in a cleared facility environment.
Demonstrated experience operating a cleared security program and maintaining compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and related government security requirements.
Expert knowledge of ICDs and SCIF/closed-area standards (including ICD 705 concepts).
Hands-on experience with personnel security processes and government security systems (e.g., DISS, NISS, NBIS, e-Apps or equivalents).
Hands-on experience with ProWatch – access control system.
Experience leading audits/inspections and managing findings, corrective actions, and continuous compliance activities.
Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring a security team and partnering with senior leadership across functions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including incident reporting, policy/SOP/SPP/CONOPS writing, and customer/government engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an FSO (or serving as an Alternate FSO), including maintaining an FCL and associated documentation and reporting.
Experience overseeing classified AIS administration, continuous monitoring activities, and media control/DTO duties.
Experience leading SCIF/secure room buildouts and supporting accreditation/validation activities.
Experience supporting proposal development (Security Volumes, compliance matrices, transition planning) in a government contracting environment.
Demonstrated success scaling security operations in high-growth environments with lean teams.

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously improve the security program across personnel, physical, technical, and information systems security for cleared operations.
Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and, as applicable, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) functions; help maintain the Facility Clearance Level (FCL) and required compliance documentation and reporting.
Ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Intelligence Community Directives (e.g., ICD 705), and cognizant security agency guidance.
Coordinate government audits/inspections and self-inspections; track findings, implement corrective actions, and sustain an inspection-ready posture.
Oversee personnel security lifecycle activities (eligibility, indoctrination, debriefing, access/badging, visit/access control) and maintain records in government systems (e.g., DISS, NISS, NBIS, e-Apps).
Manage contract security requirements for prime and subcontract efforts, including DD254 support, security deliverables, and customer-specific requirements.
Lead classified facility buildouts and operations (e.g., SCIF/closed areas), including coordination with stakeholders and accreditation/validation activities.
Contribute to the development and delivery of security education and awareness programs (e.g., Insider Threat, OPSEC, annual refresher training) and maintain required training records.
Investigate and report security incidents, document findings, notifications, and preventive actions for internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to scale secure operations, optimize processes, and support organizational growth.
Support proposal and business development efforts by reviewing RFPs and contributing to Security compliance matrices.
Travel to domestic sites to provide security oversight and assist on-site personnel.
Able to respond to Security issues 24/7.