CENCORE LLC

CenCore is seeking a Site Security Manager (SSM) to oversee day-to-day security operations at a cleared, 24/7 data center construction site. This role helps ensure compliance with federal, state, local, customer, and contract-specific security requirements while maintaining a secure environment for personnel, property, and sensitive assets. 
The SSM provides direct supervision to unarmed security personnel, supports the Campus Security Manager, and serves as a key site leader for operational readiness, audits, inspections, post order compliance, training, documentation, and daily security performance.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Assist the Campus Security Manager with execution of site security services and act as the designated backup when required.</li>
<li>Supervise, train, coach, and support unarmed security personnel assigned to the site.</li>
<li>Ensure security personnel consistently follow post orders, approved procedures, customer requirements, and site-specific security protocols.</li>
<li>Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, development, and retention of security staff.</li>
<li>Verify that security personnel maintain required licensing, training, and compliance with applicable federal, state, local, customer, and contract requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain accountability, maintenance, and security of supplier-provided equipment, tools, expendable supplies, and assigned security resources.</li>
<li>Ensure personnel are trained and competent in site security systems, access control processes, equipment, emergency procedures, and response protocols.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate training records, incident logs, activity reports, post documentation, inspection records, and other required security documentation.</li>
<li>Prepare for and support internal and third-party audits, including unannounced inspections, by enforcing approved security controls and procedures.</li>
<li>Maintain standardized processes and audit-ready documentation to support compliance and operational readiness.</li>
<li>Serve as Acting Campus Security Manager as needed to cover staffing gaps, operational needs, or designated backup responsibilities.</li>
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Required Qualifications
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<li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Site Security Manager, security supervisor, physical security lead, or equivalent supervisory security role.</li>
<li>Active Top Secret clearance required.</li>
<li>U.S. citizenship required; must be able to provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience supervising unarmed security personnel in a cleared, high-security, government, data center, construction, or critical infrastructure environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of physical security operations, access control systems, site security procedures, and security documentation standards.</li>
<li>Proven ability to maintain audit readiness, accurate documentation, and compliance in high-security environments.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to train personnel, enforce post orders, support performance consistency, and maintain operational readiness.</li>
<li>Ability to use security systems, access control tools, documentation platforms, and standard business technology.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including site startup activities, shift coverage coordination, and after-hours support as needed.</li>
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Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting cleared data center construction, secure facilities, government sites, or critical infrastructure environments.</li>
<li>Experience supporting internal, customer, or third-party audits and inspections.</li>
<li>Experience with security staffing, scheduling, post coverage, onboarding, training records, incident reporting, and documentation control.</li>
<li>Knowledge of access control, visitor processing, badge control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, or physical security technologies.</li>
<li>Experience serving as a backup or acting manager for site security operations.</li>
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Skills / Competencies
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<li>Security operations leadership</li>
<li>Team supervision, coaching, and development</li>
<li>Audit readiness and compliance documentation</li>
<li>Physical security systems awareness</li>
<li>Access control and post order enforcement</li>
<li>Training coordination and records management</li>
<li>Incident reporting and escalation</li>
<li>Clear written and verbal communication</li>
<li>Professional judgment, confidentiality, and discretion</li>
<li>Organization, accountability, and operational follow-through</li>
</ul>
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
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<li>Work is performed on-site at a cleared, 24/7 data center construction site.</li>
<li>Role may require walking, standing, and moving throughout security posts, access control points, controlled spaces, construction areas, and site operations areas.</li>
<li>May be exposed to construction site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, uneven surfaces, and other active-site hazards.</li>
<li>Must comply with all site safety, security, access control, personal protective equipment, customer, and contract requirements.</li>
<li>Schedule may vary based on site startup activities, staffing needs, audits, inspections, emergencies, and 24/7 operational requirements.</li>
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Company Overview At CenCore Group, we deliver security solutions that support critical national security missions. We specialize in designing, building, securing, and maintaining advanced technology environments at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. We are seeking a dependable, cleared professional to join our team in support of secure physical security operations. 
Compensation Overview Eligible employees may enroll in company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with plan terms and enrollment requirements. The company contributes toward employee healthcare premiums, subject to plan provisions.
Employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, including employer matching contributions in accordance with plan guidelines and eligibility requirements.
Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided in accordance with company policy, applicable contract requirements, and federal, state, and local laws. Benefit eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on position, location, and length of service.
The company is committed to equitable pay practices and does not seek or rely on an applicant's wage history when making compensation decisions.
Benefits may be modified from time to time in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer CenCore Group is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Site Security Manager (SSM) - QTS

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