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Contractor Program Security Officer

VTG Defense
Herndon, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
Overview

The Contractor Program Security Officer will assist in overseeing and managing physical and operational security measures to safeguard personnel, facilities, and classified information within a highly sensitive intelligence community environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, agency, and local security regulations, identifying and mitigating threats, and maintaining a secure operational site. This role is hybrid onsite in Herndon, VA.


What will you do?

  • Site Security Management:
    • Support personnel security, physical security, document control, and classified networks.
    • Assist with building and maintaining classified secured areas.
    • Conduct regular security assessments and inspections of the tenant site to identify and address vulnerabilities.
    • Implement and enforce security protocols in accordance with intelligence community standards.
    • Manage access control systems, visitor management, and badging operations.
  • Threat Assessment & Response:
    • Monitor and assess potential physical and cyber threats to the facility and personnel.
    • Coordinate incident response plans and lead investigations into security breaches or suspicious activity.
  • Compliance & Reporting:
    • Develop and maintain site-specific security plans (SSSPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    • Prepare and submit security reports, audits, and incident logs to appropriate authorities.
    • Ensure compliance with relevant security clearance requirements and training.
  • Facility Operations:
    • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of physical security measures, including barriers, surveillance systems, and alarm systems.
    • Manage the integration of new security technologies and systems as needed.

Do you have what it takes?

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in security or cybersecurity field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in security operations, physical security, or a related role within the intelligence or defense community.
  • Proven experience managing access control systems and conducting site inspections.
  • Strong knowledge of security regulations and standards
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in security technologies and software.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired:

  • Certifications - Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Industrial Security Professional (ISP)

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $100,000-$150,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.


VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


 

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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