Location: Huntsville, Alabama, or Las Vegas, Nevada or San Antonio Texas
Title: Security Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain
At North Wind Design, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. North Wind Design prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.
North Wind Design has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. North Wind Design is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!
Position Purpose
Leads, manages, plans, and coordinates all physical, personnel, construction, and information security activities for Military Construction (MILCON) projects to ensure project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedules, funding parameters, and security requirements. Serves as the on-site Security Manager responsible for site access control, construction security operations, security compliance, management of construction security technicians and escorts, and coordination with the Site Security Officer (SSO), Accrediting Official (AO), and SCIF Accrediting Authorities to support secure project execution and facility accreditation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all project security operations for MILCON construction sites supporting secure, controlled, and classified environments.
- Develop, implement, and maintain site security plans, procedures, and protocols in accordance with government, agency, and contract requirements.
- Coordinate and manage site access control activities, visitor management programs, badging processes, and entry authorization procedures.
- Supervise and coordinate Construction Security Technicians (CSTs), security escorts, and site security personnel.
- Ensure construction personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors comply with established security requirements and site access procedures.
- Coordinate security requirements with project leadership, government security personnel, contractors, and facility stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Site Security Officer (SSO), Accrediting Official (AO), Cognizant Security Authority (CSA), and SCIF Accrediting Authorities.
- Support SCIF construction, renovation, and accreditation efforts in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) requirements and applicable security standards.
- Conduct security inspections, compliance assessments, vulnerability reviews, and risk evaluations throughout project execution.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure protection of classified, controlled, and sensitive information, systems, and facilities.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, logs, reports, incident records, and security compliance records.
- Investigate security incidents, access control violations, and security concerns and coordinate corrective actions.
- Ensure proper inventory, accountability, and control of security-related equipment and materials.
- Support project closeout activities and coordinate final security inspections and accreditation requirements.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct security awareness briefings, site orientations, and recurring security training for project personnel.
- Assist in development and implementation of emergency response and contingency plans.
- Support project risk management, business continuity, and force protection initiatives.
- Participate in design reviews and planning meetings to ensure integration of security requirements into project execution.
- Review project documentation for compliance with physical security, information security, and operational security requirements.
- Support government inspections, audits, accreditation reviews, and security assessments.
- Prepare executive briefings and status reports regarding project security posture and compliance.
- Assist with proposal preparation, staffing plans, and security planning for future projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Construction Management, Military Science, or a related field.
- Equivalent combination of education, military service, law enforcement, or security experience may be substituted for formal education requirements.
Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible security, force protection, physical security, construction security, or facility security experience.
- Minimum of 5 years supporting Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), or MILCON projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing site access control, personnel security, and construction security operations.
- Experience supporting classified facilities, SCIF construction projects, or secure government environments.
- Experience managing security personnel, escorts, or construction security technicians.
- Experience coordinating with government security officials and accreditation authorities.
Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of physical security, personnel security, operational security (OPSEC), and construction security principles.
- Knowledge of SCIF construction requirements, ICD 705 requirements, and Federal security regulations.
- Strong understanding of facility accreditation processes and security compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage complex security operations within active construction environments.
- Knowledge of access control systems, badging programs, visitor management systems, and intrusion detection systems.
- Ability to assess security risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
- Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
- Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop security policies, procedures, plans, and reports.
- Ability to work effectively with government clients, contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security management software systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Special Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, or ability to obtain and maintain required clearance as specified by contract requirements.
- Ability to work full-time on-site at active MILCON project locations.
- Ability to travel to project locations, government facilities, and stakeholder meetings as required.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required badges, credentials, and access authorizations.
- Availability to respond to security incidents, emergencies, and after-hours security requirements as necessary.
- Ability to access construction sites and comply with all site safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
- Physical Security Professional (PSP).
- Industrial Security Professional (ISP®).
- Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
- Graduate of military, federal law enforcement, or intelligence community security programs.
- Experience serving as an SSO, Assistant SSO, Facility Security Officer (FSO), or Security Manager for classified construction projects.
- Experience supporting SCIF accreditation, ICD 705 implementation, and Intelligence Community construction programs.
- Experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, NGA, DIA, NSA, FBI, or other Federal agencies.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
Physical Demands
Light Work
The employee regularly performs office and field-related duties requiring extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and document review. The position requires routine inspections of active construction sites, including walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, accessing construction areas, and monitoring site activities. The employee may occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity, hearing capability, and mobility sufficient to perform security inspections, observe site activities, respond to incidents, and review detailed documentation are required.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
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