Security Manager

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

As a Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO) for Sierra Space, you will lead and manage classified programs, physical security projects, and security operations across our organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing business area security activities in support of current and future classified contracts, providing security education briefings, leading self-inspections and the preparation for government customer security assessments, and COMSEC operations. You will play a pivotal role in managing the physical security program, including the development and implementation of comprehensive physical security policies and procedures to protect organizational assets, employees, and facilities across the organization.

Your proactive approach will drive corporate security processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. You will uphold Sierra Space's leadership principles and company policies, as well as prioritizing your team's professional growth and development.

About You:

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream - to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly - to join us on this transformational journey.

We're looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• FSO certification

• Minimum of 1-year of FSO/Security experience

• Knowledge of and experience implementing NISP CFR 32 Part 117, National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, COMSEC, OPSEC, and ITAR

• Experience managing SCI and or SAP programs

• Must have strong knowledge of SCIF operations from design through accreditation, including ICD705 standards

• Experience with industrial security related databases such as JADE, DISS, and Scattered Castles

• Working knowledge of physical security systems, guard force management, crisis management, and investigations

• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collaborative, innovative, and customer focused leadership style

• Typically, 2-4 years of relevant management experience

• Ability to balance security requirements with Sierra Space’s mission, goals, and culture

• Strong critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities

• Professional certifications such as ISP, SFPC, SAPPC, SPSC, ISOC, or PSC

Referral Bonus:
$1,500

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$120,552.10 - $165,759.14

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.