Security Task Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We're Looking For (Position Overview)

The Security Task Lead (STL) provides overall leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for all security-related activities supporting DC3. This role ensures effective management and delivery of security operations across personnel, physical, information, and programmatic domains, aligning execution with DoD, Air Force, and DC3 requirements. 

The STL serves as the primary interface between the Contractor and Government for security functions, ensuring high-quality performance, compliance, and continuous operational readiness. 

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)

• Lead and oversee execution of all security tasks, including personnel security, physical security, SCIF operations, security programs, COOP, and assessments.

• Manage contractor personnel and subcontractors supporting security functions, ensuring performance aligns with PWS requirements and Government expectations.

• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to ensure timely communication, issue resolution, and alignment on security priorities.

• Establish and maintain processes to track performance, risks, issues, and compliance across all security activities.

• Ensure all security operations adhere to DoD, Air Force, and DC3 policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor execution across security programs to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and areas requiring corrective action.

• Support implementation and maintenance of security programs, including Industrial, Information, Personnel, and OPSEC/CUI security.

• Oversee execution of physical security operations, including facility inspections, access control, visitor management, and incident response.

• Ensure proper execution of SCIF security operations, including access control, inspections, escort procedures, and compliance monitoring.

• Support development and execution of COOP planning, exercises, and continuity activities to ensure mission resilience.

• Oversee security vulnerability assessments and compliance inspections, ensuring findings are documented and corrective actions are tracked to completion.

• Ensure timely development and submission of required reports, deliverables, and documentation supporting security operations.

• Proactively identify programmatic, technical, and resource risks, elevating issues to Government leadership as needed.

• Ensure quality and efficiency of all contractor security support activities and continuous improvement of processes and performance. 

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Active TS/SCI clearance eligibility

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

Minimum of three years of experience managing a security program of similar size and complexity.

Demonstrated experience leading security operations across multiple domains (personnel, physical, information, and program security).

Strong knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and federal security policies, regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Familiarity with SCIF operations, ICD 705 requirements, and classified environment management. 

Experience managing teams and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders in a high-security environment.

Proven ability to identify risks, manage issues, and ensure compliance across complex operational environments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with Government leadership. 

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience managing inspection programs, security assessments, and corrective action tracking processes.

• Knowledge of COOP planning, exercises, and continuity frameworks.

• Experience supporting interagency or multi-organization security coordination efforts. 

This position is tied to a federal proposal effort. Employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of the customer's onboarding and security requirements. Start dates and final reporting instructions will be confirmed upon award.

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options

- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network

- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network

- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network

Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans

Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network

Paid Holidays : Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year

Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education

401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

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EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.