Security Manager; Enterprise Security

About MATSYS

MATSYS is an innovation‑driven advanced manufacturing company developing and producing specialty engineered materials that power next‑generation aerospace, defense, and energy applications. Our technologies enable breakthroughs in performance, efficiency, and reliability—solving some of the most complex materials‑engineering challenges in the world.

We are in a period of rapid growth and scaling, and we thrive on collaboration, technical excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. At MATSYS, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the success of mission‑critical programs and build a supply chain designed for resilience, agility, and world‑class execution.

If you are excited by complex materials, advanced manufacturing, and high‑impact technical problem‑solving, you’ll feel right at home here.

We are seeking a seasoned Security Manager to lead the enterprise security program for a rapidly growing federal government contractor. This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for building, managing, and continuously improving a holistic security program spanning physical, personnel, operational, information, cyber, and AI security. You will ensure the protection of people, facilities, systems, and intellectual property while ensuring strict compliance with federal security requirements.

You will serve as the company’s primary security authority and a strategic partner to leadership, IT, HR, Legal, program teams, and government customers/oversight agencies.

• Own and execute the enterprise security strategy, policies, and governance model.
• Serve as the primary security liaison for government customers, DCSA, and other oversight bodies.
• Maintain and improve the security program, risk register, KPIs, and compliance reporting.

• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD/agency directives, contract-specific requirements, and related government regulations.
• Lead or coordinate FSO/CSSO/ISSM responsibilities and facility security operations.
• Maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-53/800-171, RMF, FISMA, CMMC, and related frameworks.
• Manage personnel security processes: clearances, eligibility, continuous vetting, and reporting in DISS/NISS and related systems.

• Oversee or closely partner on cybersecurity controls, monitoring, and incident response.
• Establish and enforce AI/ML security practices, including model, data, and system protections aligned with the NIST AI RMF.
• Ensure the safeguarding of classified information, CUI, and proprietary data across digital and physical environments.

• Lead the enterprise OPSEC program, identifying critical information and implementing protective measures.
• Manage insider threat detection, reporting, investigations, and mitigation actions.
  
  Monitor and respond to external threat intelligence.
• Conduct security investigations, incident response activities, and corrective actions.

• Oversee physical security operations across all facilities, including access control, alarms, CCTV, guard services, and visitor management.
• Manage secure areas (SCIFs/SAPFs, closed areas) and associated accreditation requirements.
• Lead emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, and business continuity/crisis response efforts.

• Develop and deliver enterprise‑wide security training and awareness programs.
• Manage security personnel, contractors, budgets, audits, and self‑inspections.
• Promote a company‑wide culture of proactive security and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Information Security, Homeland Security, or related field—or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of professional security experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or program management role.
• Experience supporting federal government programs and familiarity with NISPOM and DoD/agency directives.
• Hands‑on experience across multiple security domains (physical, personnel, operational, information).
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and at least one…