Security Team Manager

Description

SAIC Office of Security is currently seeking a Security Team Manager to support the San Diego, CA Location Operations. Overall, the role of Security Team Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to ensure the organization's security posture is robust and aligned with industry best practices. This role is based fully in-person at our San Diego facilities.

The role of an Security Team Manager/FSO is to act as the focal point for all security activities, coordinating the activities of a team responsible for ensuring the security and safety of an organization's assets, personnel, and information. Here are some key responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management: You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of security professionals. This includes setting goals, assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, and evaluating team performance.

Security Strategy and Planning: You will be responsible for assisting in developing and implementing security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's assets and mitigate risks. This involves conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and designing security protocols.

Incident Response and Crisis Management: In the event of security incidents or emergencies, you will assist the team in responding effectively and efficiently. This includes coordinating with relevant stakeholders, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

Security Operations: You will assist in oversee the day-to-day security operations, including physical security measures, access control systems, surveillance systems, and security patrols. This involves ensuring compliance with security protocols and standards.

Collaboration and Communication: You will assist in collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to address security concerns, provide security awareness training, and promote a culture of security within the organization. Effective communication skills are essential for conveying security policies, procedures, and updates to the team and other stakeholders.

Risk Management: You will be responsible for assisting in identifying potential security risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies. This includes conducting security audits, evaluating security technologies, and staying updated on emerging security threats and trends.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Self-Inspections/Government Inspections as required
• Maintaining compliance with corporate and government manuals
• Corporate and Government database and system of record entry
• Security Awareness Training and Education
• Personnel Security and coordination with the SAIC PERSEC Service Center
• Classification Management
• Interpretation and Training of Security Classification Guidance
• Interpretation and Training on DD-254 security guidance
• Physical Security and coordination with the SAIC PhySEC group
• Coordination with multiple entities related to the active programs with Department of Energy, Customs & Border Patrol, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Defense Information Systems Agency, US Air Force & Navy
• Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Site and Program meeting attendance
• Interface with program offices, managers and Senior Military/Corporate leaders
• Maintain an foster relationships with Government PSOs and DCSA assigned Industrial Security Representative (ISR)
• Communication to security leadership
• Indoctrination briefings/debriefings and training presentations
• Provide prime/subcontractor security support and direction
• Assist in identifying efficiencies and implement best practices
• Communications Security (COMSEC) coordination
• Assist in writing plans to include concept of operations (CONOPS) and other applicable planning documentation based on requirements
• Provide support to other security disciplines and sites

Qualifications

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience. An additional four (4) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must hold and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance to start and hold SCI Eligibility
• 4-8 years experience in government and/or industrial security
• Previous experience with managing a team and/or being in a leadership position
• Must be able to obtain the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) FSO certification with possessing curriculum within six (6) months of hire
• Experience with Closed Areas and classified systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of the design and execution of security programs in accordance with 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117/NISPOM
• Familiarity with DoD 5205.07
• Proficient in understanding Intelligence Community Directives with an emphasis on ICD-705 (Physical Security)
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions
• High degree of professionalism and attention to detail

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.