Security Program Director

ECS Tech Inc

8h•Remote

About The Position

ECS Federal is seeking an experienced Physical Security Program Director to lead enterprise-wide physical security operations supporting critical infrastructure and classified federal programs. This senior leadership role combines program management excellence with capture and business development responsibilities to grow ECS Federal's physical security portfolio across federal clients. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in regional physical security management, data center protection, federal compliance frameworks, and the ability to develop winning capture strategies for new business opportunities.

Requirements

20+ years of progressive physical security management experience, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles
Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government agencies
Minimum 3-5 years leading or supporting federal capture efforts
Armed Guard Security Certificate
General Instructor Certificate
Compliance Agent
Proficiency with enterprise security platforms
Experience establishing and directing accredited security training programs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Responsibilities

Direct multi-site physical security operations across high-security facilities supporting federal clients
Lead a workforce of 100+ security professionals including armed/unarmed officers, supervisors, and technical staff across 24/7 operations
Implement and enforce physical access controls and protection policies in accordance with the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and related federal requirements
Manage enterprise access control systems, visitor management, badging/credentialing, and insider threat mitigation programs
Oversee security systems integration including CCTV, ACS, IDS platforms (Lenel, Genetec, C.CURE, Avigilon, OnGuard)
Conduct physical security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses; produce executive-level reports for strategic planning
Ensure all personnel maintain proper identification badges, security clearance eligibility, and compliance with agency-specific requirements
Coordinate security orientation for new employees alongside Facility Security Officers (FSO) for contract-specific requirements
Lead incident escalation, root cause analysis, emergency response exercises, and multi-agency coordination
Lead capture efforts for physical security opportunities
Develop and execute capture strategies, win themes, and competitive assessments for target opportunities
Coordinate with Business Unit Managers, Program Managers, and Executive Leadership to pursue strategic opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with federal clients, industry partners, and teaming partners
Support proposal development including technical volumes, management approaches, and past performance narratives
Conduct black hat analyses, price-to-win assessments, and competitive intelligence gathering
Participate in gate reviews and present capture strategies to executive leadership
Identify and qualify new business opportunities aligned with ECS Federal's strategic growth objectives
Develop and maintain security governance frameworks, SOPs, and policy enforcement mechanisms
Ensure compliance with applicable state standards, federal acquisition policies, and client-specific security requirements
Design and deliver and track enterprise security training
Drive corrective action programs to ensure audit readiness for federal and client inspectors
Oversee firearms qualification, range operations, and safety protocols for armed personnel
Direct regional vendor performance, contract compliance, and SLA oversight
Negotiate vendor contracts and manage preventive maintenance programs
Monitor budget utilization, labor hours, and system maintenance forecasting
Collaborate with Design, Engineering, and Construction teams on security requirements for new builds