Security Program Manager Jobs in Colorado
Security Program Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in defense, aerospace, and federal contracting, with demand reaching from senior program leads to mid-career professionals overseeing compliance and risk frameworks. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Leidos maintain deep, ongoing security program operations. The most sought-after specializations in Colorado are cybersecurity program management, physical security integration, and classified information systems governance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Site Security Manager (SSM) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) - Colorado Springs, Colorado
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
CNF Technologies is searching for a seasoned Site Security Manager (SSM) & Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO). This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring a highly qualified security professional in support of multiple special access programs and collateral level contracts. The Site Security Manager (SSM) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for those assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements. The CPSO is the primary interface with government agencies, prime and subcontractors’ regarding assigned program security matters and requirements. The CPSO must be proficient and capable of execution of duties pertaining to Special Access Program (SAP) personnel security, physical security, and information security. Implement security processes necessary to protect classified information, with strict adherence to NISPOM, ICDs and other applicable Executive Order and DOD regulations. As a Site Security Manager (SSM), this position will oversee SCIF construction operations, ensuring compliance with Construction Security Plans, conduct security inspections, documenting deviations, and coordinating incident reporting. The SSM must have in-depth practical experience in the design and execution of SCIF and SAPF construction projects. They will coordinate with construction managers and corporate staff alike, creating staffing schedules and a weekly presentation of construction progress. Must have leadership skills and be capable of managing/working with a team of security professionals and Program Managers, prioritizing, and managing dynamic workloads while applying risk mitigation methodologies.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Security Management
- Work with the SAP government program manager (GPM) to ensure a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of SAP programs.
- Development of Program Protection Plans (PPPs) and OPSEC Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
- Interpret and implement security classification guidance.
- Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
- Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes.
- Develops, maintains, and administers Operations Security by identifying critical information, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and applying appropriate mitigation methods.
- Maintain/initiate personnel security records and clearances for collateral, SAP/SAR/SCI related programs to include the use of JADE, DISS, SWFT, ACCS, and NISS.
- Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nominations.
- Provides initial program indoctrination of employees after access approval; and debrief as required.
- Conducts pre and post-travel briefings/debriefings and reviews all foreign travel itineraries of program-accessed personnel.
- Monitor organizations employee Personal Security Clearances. Initiate initial/periodic re-investigations and manage incident reporting/reportable information program and take immediate action when new adverse or questionable information is discovered regarding an individual with current access.
PHYSICAL Security
- Possess expert level of knowledge of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Volume 2 relevant to SCIF and SAPF construction, accreditation, and maintenance.
- Manage/maintain Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) in accordance with DoD and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2050 compliance standard.
- Develop/maintain Fixed Facility Checklists to establish/update classified work areas, including maintaining necessary waiver/approval records.
- Apply physical security concepts to improve security in-depth posture.
- Manage Alarm Response Program
- Develop and manage key and combination control program.
- Availability to respond to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions.
- Maintain a visitor control program, process incoming and outgoing visit certifications.
INFORMATION Security
- Establishes and oversee classified material control program.
- Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation.
- Conducts annual inventory of accountable classified material.
- Establishes written procedures as well as monitors procedures for reproduction and destruction.
- Establishes and oversees specialized procedures for transmission of SAP materials.
- Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Develop classified courier transportation plans for government approval and detailed courier instructions/training to designated couriers.
sECURITY eDUCATION & TRAINING
- Provides overall management and direction for assigned SAP SETA programs.
- Develop/conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.
- Operate and maintain a security education, training and awareness programs including indoctrinations, annual refresher training, debriefings, and event specific training.
- Be a proficient briefer capable of training large numbers of personnel.
- Ensures the SETA program meets specific and unique requirements of every SAP.
- Delivers country-specific threat/defensive briefs to personnel travelling to foreign countries.
scif CONSTRUCTION
- Draft Construction Security Plans in accordance with, ICD 705 and/or Accrediting Official's organizational policies.
- Outline Threats and Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Enforce/Implement construction security plans
- Lead meetings, in-progress reviews, working groups, and design meetings (35/65/95%).
- Conduct design reviews from a security perspective to confirm designs and plans are inclusive of SCIF/SAPF accreditation requirements
- Conduct Initial and subsequent risk assessments Work with the AOs and project General Contractor on security requirements for the project(s).
- Ensure ICD 705 requirements are implemented and advise of any variances
- Conduct periodic entry/exit inspections to ensure compliance with the CSP
- Document security incidents/deviations the CSP and make appropriate notifications w/ 24hrs.
- Ensure access control procedures are implemented
- Maintain a list of all workers, companies, and vendors used on the project and include this list with facility accreditation files
- Maintain CST and CAG documentation records for the duration of the project to include in final accreditation package
- Coordinate SSM staff on-site resources to continuous monitoring of the construction site.
- Develop SOPs for performance of duties in accordance with the ICD 705, CSP.
- Create, Develop, and Apply inspection methods to finished and unfinished construction work, materials, tools, equipment, personnel, and personal items
- Initiate and update FFC and TEMPEST checklist compiling all documentation for submission
- Perform or oversee all STC and IEEE-299 testing conducted in support of approved CSPs.
- Ensure adequate coverage on site by delegating tasks as needed
- Ensure CSTs full understanding of the construction and purpose.
- Updates the CSTs with notes gathered from GC daily meetings.
- Manages CST daily assignments.
Required SKills, Experience, & Knowledge:
- Shall have successfully completed the Department of State (DoS) Construction Surveillance Technician training course (SE631), SSM Training (SE-601) or equivalent training.
- Detailed knowledge of the DoD SAP Manuals Vol 1-4 and its implementation.
- High level of understanding and proficiency of the NISPOM.
- In-depth knowledge of the NISP and proven experience with DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, possess good problem-solving skills, and be able to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.
- Willing to travel on company business (approximately 25%).
- Have a wide range of experience to expand across multiple security disciplines (Personnel, Information, Physical, Industrial Security) and environments (Operational, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, Command and Control).
- Basic understanding of Cyber Security, specifically Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security requirements.
- Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Intermediate competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs. Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess Current TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility
LOCATION:
Place of work is Colorado Springs, CO, remote work opportunity is available. You WILL be required to travel periodically– approximately 25% .
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $125,000/year to $145,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. CNF also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security program manager jobs across Colorado.
- Active or eligible-to-obtain security clearance, commonly Top Secret or TS/SCI
- Bachelor's degree in information security, engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Five or more years managing security programs within defense, federal, or regulated industries
- PMP or CISSP certification strongly preferred or required by most Colorado employers
- Demonstrated experience with NIST, RMF, or CMMC compliance frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive and federal stakeholder reporting
Security Program Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security program manager in Colorado?
Most security program managers in Colorado enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or engineering and several years in security operations or program coordination. Colorado has no state-issued license specific to this role, but employers in the defense corridor consistently require a federal security clearance processed through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Certifications like the CISSP, PMP, or CompTIA Security+ materially strengthen candidacy.
Which companies hire security program managers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring security program managers in Colorado include PeopleTec, Google, and EchoStar, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's dense concentration of defense prime contractors and federal agency satellite offices makes it one of the more active states for this role.
Which Colorado cities have the most security program manager jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Aurora account for the largest share of security program manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its corporate headquarters and federal civilian agencies, while Colorado Springs and Aurora are anchored by military installations like Peterson Space Force Base and Buckley Space Force Base, which generate sustained demand from defense contractors operating on or near those facilities.
Are there remote security program manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because much of this work in Colorado involves classified systems, cleared facilities, or on-site government contractor requirements. About 0% of security program manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be positions focused on policy development, compliance documentation, or unclassified cybersecurity program oversight.
How can I get hired as a security program manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a security analyst, IT project coordinator, or compliance associate role at one of Colorado's large defense contractors or federal agencies, then transitioning into program management as you accumulate clearance-eligible experience. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman both run early-career development programs at their Colorado facilities that place candidates into rotational or junior program roles. Earning a CompTIA Security+ and initiating the clearance process early gives candidates a measurable edge in a market where cleared talent is scarce.
Where can I find and apply to security program manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to security program manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your clearance level and experience, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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