Security Manager

Chicago, IL, USA
Job Type
Full Time

About the Role 

Summary: As a Security Manager for Laconic, you will be responsible for managing various aspects of security, including industrial, personnel, physical, information security, and security program management. You must have in-depth knowledge of these areas and be willing to travel internationally to achieve business objectives. 

This position is based in Chicago, IL and requires in-person attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage risk and mitigation to protect technology/program, ensuring that program cost, schedule, and performance meet the thresholds of the approved security architecture.
• Provide guidance in implementing security policy at internal/external sites and work with local governments. Review and approve physical security documentation, conduct site surveys, and oversee physical security accreditations.
• Offer guidance for the issuance, control, education, and instruction related to the Laconic Security Classification Standard Operating Procedure and in-country security requirements.
• Make access eligibility determinations in accordance with the Laconic clearance and Access Nominations Process. Conduct security briefings, including indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, and foreign travel briefings.
• Review documentation required for classified information systems in accordance with current security regulations. Coordinate with the Authorizing Official to obtain and maintain current approval to operate.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Experience leading enhanced Security Compliance Inspections and Self-Inspections; experience in developing and implementing Corrective Action Plans for security violations or any noncompliance issues.
• Experience in leading the investigations of security incidents to include, but not limited to reporting, documenting findings in accordance with policy, and recommending corrective actions.
• Experience with independently assessing security problems including analyzing alternatives, recommending solutions, and providing expert technical advice and security direction and guidance to audiences at all levels.
• Expert knowledge of and experience working with the concepts, procedures, and techniques that apply to the fields of physical security, industrial security, information security operations, security, personnel security, and cyber security fundamentals.
• Experience with clear communication, orally and in writing with managers and with civilian and foreign government personnel in supporting agencies. Experience writing and reviewing security policy. Experience conducting briefings and communicating security guidance to audiences at all levels.
• VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.