Security Senior Manager
USD 161,500-233,450 / year
Security Senior Manager
Seal Beach, California; Herndon, Virginia; Huntsville, Alabama; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Arlington, Virginia; Aurora, Colorado; Mesa, Arizona; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2026514733 Category Security & Fire Protection Services Role Type Hybrid Post Date Jun. 16, 2026Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Security Senior Manager to join the Enterprise Classified Security team supporting Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) team in Seal Beach, CA; Arlington, VA; Aurora, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Herndon, VA; Huntsville, AL; or Mesa, AZ.
The manager will serve as Deputy to the SI&WS Senior Security Manager with oversight of all SI&WS programs across the Boeing Enterprise. This position will manage employees performing activities to protect information from unauthorized disclosure, including security inquiries, compliance assessments and implementation of security controls in the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of War (DOW), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) domains.
As manager, you will work with senior and junior staff members and other managers to administer and implement United States Industrial Security Standards as outlined in 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM), SCI Security Directives, and DoDM 5205.07 SAP Security Manual and/or other authoritative sources of security regulations.
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees the development and implementation of an operational security program, SOP, security education, procedures and physical controls to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements on large and/or complex programs
Oversight of the security awareness training and education program to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information
Oversee Physical Security duties and responsibilities within Boeing facilities to ensure compliance with company and government regulations/requirements
Develops and implements integrated departmental plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved
Assigns authority and responsibilities to execute the plan
Reviews plans' execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues
Develops and advances business cases to support continuation of program, projects or processes
Mentors and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities of direct reports
Promotes employee recognition and builds a departmental culture that improves employee satisfaction and retains a skilled and motivated workforce
Conveys organizational messages and facilitates the accomplishment of departmental goals
Keeps others informed by communicating program or project status, conducting and participating in team meetings, providing presentations and listening to employee concerns and suggestions
Implements strategies to improve open and honest communication within the department
Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness and clarify expectations
Establishes partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports. Improves processes to achieve goals
Enforces company rules and policies regarding ethical behavior, safety, security, use of company property, time charging, etc.
Creates a culture of continuous improvement
Charters process improvement teams and modifies departmental structures to improve operating effectiveness
Identifies opportunities to improve departmental processes
Oversees Internal Security Controls through performance of compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
Performs occasional second-shift or after-hours work schedules to accommodate program operations
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years
5+ years of experience in Industrial Security working as a CPSO/ACPSO on Special Access Programs (SAP)
5+ years of experience in leading teams and team development
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access
Willing to submit to and successfully pass a U.S. Government-administered polygraph examination
Capable of traveling up to 30% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience
10+ years of security-related work experience working in one or a combination of the following domains: NISP, SAP, and/or SCI
10+ years of experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives in the Defense or Aerospace environment
10+ years of experience communicating with internal and external customers CDSE, NSTI/SASSI or other Professional Certification in SAP Security, SCI Administration, ICD-705, JSIG/RMF, COMSEC, or related security certifications
Experience working in an SCI/SAP/Aerospace security/intelligence community environment
Experience with the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals
Experience prioritizing and multi-tasking with minimal supervision and working in a fast-paced environment
Experience in maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $161,500 – $233,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 25, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.