Security Manager Jobs in Colorado
Security Manager jobs in Colorado are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in defense contracting, corporate operations, healthcare systems, and state and local government. The largest hiring markets are Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, UCHealth, and the State of Colorado maintain ongoing security management needs. Physical security oversight, compliance program management, and information security governance are the most sought-after specialties across Colorado listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Type: Full-Time / 24 month contract, Exempt
Clearance: Top Secret
Shift: 40 hours, M-F
Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000
Patriot Group International LLC. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining security and risk management disciplines with a special operations and intelligence perspective.
PGI is recruiting for a full-time Security Program Manager (Contractor) position based in the Aurora, CO area. This position is scheduled for a minimum of 24 months. This position reports to the PGI Senior Security Program Manager.
You will be responsible for overseeing physical security design and installation of security features and systems including Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Camera Surveillance, Passive and Active Barriers, and other security features and capabilities consistent with our customers’ security standards and public sector requirements. The position will perform security program management in support of new data centers, support facilities, data center expansions, and special security programs and projects.
This position will take direction from the customer’s Cluster Senior Program Manager Team Lead. You will work independently to support the design and deployment of physical security packages and security program enhancements for our customers data centers and supporting facilities. Additionally, you will work across multiple organizations and serve as the subject matter expert to author security design and security installation contract oversight. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously. This is an on-site role with occasional remote work opportunities.
The Security Program Manager (SPM) will be responsible for the following:
- Lead physical security design and system installation for new data centers, data center expansions and special projects.
- Provide physical security project lifecycle management including specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close-out documentation.
- Manage contract execution, QA/QC, and support processes.
- Representative for physical security team acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high security facilities in conjunction with other customer teams.
- Reporting performance metrics such as physical security system installation vendor service delivery performance, post installation defect rates, physical security program analysis, etc.
- Collaborate across teams to drive security projects.
- Provide weekly project updates to the customer Security Program Manager Team Lead
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project management, construction management, or equivalent military experience.
- Familiar with project management, design, and construction software.
- Proficient understanding of construction plans, elevations, and other design and construction artifacts for architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and telecommunications plans.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex systems.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Position requires occasional travel to customer facilities within a 50-mile radius of the assigned site.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening, as well as a background check.
- Security Clearance: US Government issued Top Secret clearance (No polygraph required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management or related field.
- 5+ years experience working with physical security design and/or implementation of electronic security systems such as Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and CCTV Surveillance systems. Familiarity with security in-depth strategies.
- 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading both technical and non-technical teams focusing on physical security standards and designs.
- Experience with and/or certification with Lenel Access Control Systems.
- Training and experience with Axis cameras.
- Experience with and/or certification with Milestone VMS.
- Training and experience with Traka key management systems.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and BlueBeam Revu.
- Former or transitioning Military Officers (O-3+), Non-Commissioned Officers (E-7+), and Warrant Officers (CW2+) are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires lifting, standing, walking, sitting, bending throughout the workday.
- Occasional travel to construction sites that require the donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Patriot Group International LLC. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries including austere and high-threat environments.
DISCLAIMER:
Patriot Group International LLC is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran Disability. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.
http://patriotgroupinternational.com/
Position Type: Full-Time / 24 month contract, Exempt
Clearance: Top Secret
Shift: 40 hours, M-F
Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000
Patriot Group International LLC. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining security and risk management disciplines with a special operations and intelligence perspective.
PGI is recruiting for a full-time Security Program Manager (Contractor) position based in the Aurora, CO area. This position is scheduled for a minimum of 24 months. This position reports to the PGI Senior Security Program Manager.
You will be responsible for overseeing physical security design and installation of security features and systems including Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Camera Surveillance, Passive and Active Barriers, and other security features and capabilities consistent with our customers’ security standards and public sector requirements. The position will perform security program management in support of new data centers, support facilities, data center expansions, and special security programs and projects.
This position will take direction from the customer’s Cluster Senior Program Manager Team Lead. You will work independently to support the design and deployment of physical security packages and security program enhancements for our customers data centers and supporting facilities. Additionally, you will work across multiple organizations and serve as the subject matter expert to author security design and security installation contract oversight. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously. This is an on-site role with occasional remote work opportunities.
The Security Program Manager (SPM) will be responsible for the following:
- Lead physical security design and system installation for new data centers, data center expansions and special projects.
- Provide physical security project lifecycle management including specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budget, change orders, and close-out documentation.
- Manage contract execution, QA/QC, and support processes.
- Representative for physical security team acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high security facilities in conjunction with other customer teams.
- Reporting performance metrics such as physical security system installation vendor service delivery performance, post installation defect rates, physical security program analysis, etc.
- Collaborate across teams to drive security projects.
- Provide weekly project updates to the customer Security Program Manager Team Lead
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project management, construction management, or equivalent military experience.
- Familiar with project management, design, and construction software.
- Proficient understanding of construction plans, elevations, and other design and construction artifacts for architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and telecommunications plans.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex systems.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Position requires occasional travel to customer facilities within a 50-mile radius of the assigned site.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening, as well as a background check.
- Security Clearance: US Government issued Top Secret clearance (No polygraph required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management or related field.
- 5+ years experience working with physical security design and/or implementation of electronic security systems such as Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and CCTV Surveillance systems. Familiarity with security in-depth strategies.
- 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading both technical and non-technical teams focusing on physical security standards and designs.
- Experience with and/or certification with Lenel Access Control Systems.
- Training and experience with Axis cameras.
- Experience with and/or certification with Milestone VMS.
- Training and experience with Traka key management systems.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and BlueBeam Revu.
- Former or transitioning Military Officers (O-3+), Non-Commissioned Officers (E-7+), and Warrant Officers (CW2+) are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires lifting, standing, walking, sitting, bending throughout the workday.
- Occasional travel to construction sites that require the donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Patriot Group International LLC. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries including austere and high-threat environments.
DISCLAIMER:
Patriot Group International LLC is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran Disability. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.
http://patriotgroupinternational.com/
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The qualifications that appear most often in security manager jobs across Colorado.
- Active Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification recognized in Colorado
- Five or more years of progressive security operations or law enforcement leadership experience
- Experience managing security programs in government, defense, healthcare, or corporate environments
- Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce security policies across multi-site Colorado operations
- Familiarity with Colorado state regulations governing private security operations and incident reporting
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation, incident reports, and executive briefings
Security Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security manager in Colorado?
The most direct path is combining relevant experience with professional certification, as Colorado does not issue a state-specific security manager license but does regulate private security firms through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Most employers require a background in law enforcement, military service, or corporate security, paired with credentials such as the Certified Protection Professional designation. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field strengthens your candidacy at larger organizations.
How much do security managers make in Colorado?
Security managers in Colorado earn a median of about $122,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,030 for the lowest 10% to over $195,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security managers in Colorado?
Colorado security manager roles are posted by CENCORE, Todyl, and Entarian and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's combination of defense contractors along the Front Range, major healthcare networks, and a growing technology sector means demand comes from a notably diverse set of employer types.
Which Colorado cities have the most security manager jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Aurora account for the largest concentration of security manager openings in Colorado. Denver anchors demand through its corporate headquarters, government agencies, and healthcare systems, while Colorado Springs reflects the heavy presence of military installations and defense contractors, and Aurora contributes through its large medical campuses and regional logistics operations.
Are there remote security manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Security management is predominantly an on-site discipline, as most roles require direct oversight of facilities, personnel, and physical access controls. About 18% of security manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on policy development, compliance auditing, or information security program management rather than hands-on site operations.
How can I get hired as a security manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into security management from an adjacent role such as security officer, law enforcement officer, or military police, then building toward supervisory positions. Large Colorado employers including hospital networks like UCHealth and SCL Health, as well as defense contractors along the Front Range, often promote from within their security officer ranks. Earning a guard registration through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and pursuing an associate-level certification gives early-career candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to security manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to security manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and other Colorado markets. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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