Director of Security Job at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert, Arlington, VA

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  • Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Director of Security
Location: Arlington, VA
Client: Confidential – Aerospace & Defense Sector

Our client is a pioneering organization in the aerospace and defense industry, focused on delivering cutting-edge space-based technologies that enable high-fidelity Earth observation. Their mission is to provide global situational awareness to support climate monitoring, geopolitical analysis, and crisis response.

They are seeking a  Director of Security to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-domain security strategy across the organization. This executive-level role will oversee industrial security, program protection, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in security leadership, a strong understanding of U.S. Government security frameworks, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Serve as the senior authority on security strategy, risk management, and compliance.
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary security team with a mission-driven culture.
  • Communicate security vision and priorities across the organization.
  • Represent the security function to external agencies and regulatory bodies.
  • Lead incident response and audit engagements with transparency and decisiveness.

Program Management

  • Design and manage a comprehensive Program Protection framework across business units.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts involving engineering, cybersecurity, counterintelligence, OPSEC, and supply chain risk.
  • Advise executive leadership on critical asset protection and emerging threats.
  • Manage budgets, vendors, and resource allocation for security programs.
  • Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, DODI 5000.83, and related frameworks.
  • Continuously improve program effectiveness through assessments and performance metrics.

Industrial Security

  • Oversee execution of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in compliance with DCSA guidelines.
  • Manage classified facility operations including SCIF design/build, access control, and accreditation.
  • Lead personnel security functions including clearance processing, insider threat mitigation, and foreign travel oversight.
  • Liaise with U.S. Government sponsors on inspections and program requirements.

Program Protection

  • Develop and implement Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP) per DoD and Intelligence Community directives.
  • Identify and safeguard Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Technologies (CT).
  • Integrate protection strategies into system engineering, acquisition, and lifecycle processes.
  • Conduct threat assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk mitigation planning.
  • Enforce supply chain assurance and counterintelligence protocols.

Qualifications

Required

  • 10+ years of experience in security management, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a U.S. Government-regulated environment.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (read-in within the last two years).
  • Expertise in NISPOM, ICD 705, DCSA, and other federal security standards.
  • Proven success managing complex security programs and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of Program Protection principles and compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate across organizational levels.
  • Analytical skills for identifying vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures.
  • Excellent communication and project management capabilities.
  • Familiarity with security technologies and their practical applications.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems environments.
  • Knowledge of mission systems, aerospace platforms, or space infrastructure.
  • Background in crisis management and incident response.

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