# Site Security Manager, Industrial Security

**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $148k – $222k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Icd 705, Nispom, Scif Management, Diss, Niss, Tempest, Comsec, Intrusion Detection Systems, Access Control Systems, Fixed Facility Checklist
**Posted:** 2026-06-11

> Oversee SCIF construction, accreditation, and operations while ensuring compliance with ICD 705, NISPOM, and national security protocols. Requires active TS clearance and 3+ years managing classified facilities.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Oversee the construction, modification, and expansion of SCIFs in accordance with ICD 705 and TEMPEST requirements
- Work closely with engineering, architecture, and general contracting teams to ensure all physical security requirements are implemented effectively and efficiently
- Ensure the SCIF meets or exceeds all requirements under ICD 705, ICD 705-1 (Physical and Technical Security Standards), and ICD 705-2 (Technical Specifications)
- Manage the SCIF accreditation lifecycle: initial accreditation, interim accreditation, re-accreditation, and de-accreditation
- Implement and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SCIF operations
- Manage the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) and Accrediting Official (AO) relationship, including preparing documentation packages, coordinating inspections, and managing waivers
- Support all aspects of personnel security management in working directly with government partners to ensure compliance
- Responsible for mandatory USG reporting as it relates to personnel, facility, and insider threat programs
- Maintain COMSEC material accountability
- Implement and maintain access controls, visitor management systems, and security documentation in accordance with national security protocols
- Provide ongoing training and guidance to ensure adherence to classified material handling and facility protocols
- Maintain the Fixed Facility Checklist and SCIF repository reporting requirements
- Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and anomalies to the FSO/ITPSO in accordance with Scale AI's Insider Threat Program Plan and NISPOM requirements

## Requirements
- Active U.S. Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI
- Minimum 3+ years of experience managing or operating a SCIF or similar classified facility
- Familiarity with USG information systems, such as DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, e-App
- ICD-705 Certification
- Must be able to support work 3 days a week from the office
- Working knowledge of ICD 705, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and related Intelligence Community directives
- Familiarity with Intrusion Detection Systems, access control systems, and TEMPEST requirements
- Experience with government security databases (e.g., DISS, NISS, Scattered Castles)

## Nice-to-Haves
- Excellent written and verbal communication—able to align with security strategy, IT and executive teams
- Strong understanding of physical security principles and classified information handling procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear technical instructions to non-technical individuals
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive security matters
- FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification
- Ability to respond to after-hours alarms or security incidents as needed

## Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $148,000–$222,000 USD
- Equity-based compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous PTO
- Commuter stipend (role-dependent)

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