SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

Security Coordination Officer

Security & Protective ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorfolk, VA, USA$50k - $100k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree in security management, counterterrorism, crisis management, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree combined with 10 years of relevant law enforcement or risk management experience will be considered.
Certified Risk Management Professional certification is required.
Ten years of experience in security administration, risk management, criminology, public administration, or industrial security administration, including responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations.
Five to ten years of experience conducting risk assessments, site security surveys, and coordination with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret security-related data from open-source intelligence and other classified or unclassified sources.
Ability to develop comprehensive security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for senior leadership and operational teams.
Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, external security agencies, and local law enforcement by providing briefings, coordinating security measures, and ensuring effective communication during mission execution.

Responsibilities

Analyze reports from the travel database (FINs) to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations for personnel.
Collect and analyze security information from open-source intelligence, classified reports, and local security advisories to assess risks and threats before travel.
Provide travelers with security briefings on security protocols, local risks, and mitigation strategies tailored to missions and events.
Develop security plans for high-risk events and missions, ensuring travel and event operations comply with security policies and procedures.
Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify planned event-site vulnerabilities and recommend risk mitigation measures.
Lead site surveys to assess potential venue vulnerabilities, produce actionable security reports, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Examine attendee lists and evaluate counterintelligence risks, identifying individuals or groups who may threaten personnel or operations.
Prepare security briefs for top-leader and management approval, coordinating the format with the Force Protection Staff Officer and Force Protection Assistant.

Position is 100% Onsite

Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. The position is anticipated to be “on site.”

Job Description:
SimIS, Inc. responsible to coordinate with external security advisory agencies to protect customer assets, employees, and events outside the United States. SimIS, Inc. seeks a Security Coordination Officer to coordinate high-profile events with local businesses, law enforcement agencies, and organizations and produce critical threat and risk assessments.

Experience Required:

Master’s degree in security management, counterterrorism, or crisis management or a related field. Bachelor’s degree combined with 10 years of relevant law enforcement or risk management experience will be considered.
Certified Risk Management Professional certification is required.
Ten (10) years of experience in security administration, risk management, criminology, public administration, or industrial security administration. Experience must include specific responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations.
5-10 years of experience conducting risk assessments, site security surveys, and coordination with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret security-related data from open-source intelligence (OSINT) and other classified or unclassified sources. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for both senior leadership and operational teams.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, internal teams, external security agencies, and local law enforcement. This includes providing briefings, coordinating security measures, and ensuring effective communication during mission execution.

Responsibilities:

Analyse reports from travel database (FINs) to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations for personnel.
Collect and analyze security information from multiple sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), classified reports, and local security advisories, to assess risks and threats in advance of travel.
Provide comprehensive security briefings to travelers, offering specific advice on security protocols, local risks, and mitigation strategies tailored to individual missions and events.
Develop security plans for high-risk events and missions, ensuring that all travel and event operations comply with security policies and procedures.
Perform regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities at planned event sites and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
Lead site surveys to assess potential vulnerabilities at event venues, developing actionable security reports, and risk mitigation strategies based on findings.
Examine attendee lists for participants and evaluate counterintelligence (CI) risks, identifying individuals or groups who may pose a security threat to personnel or operations.
Prepare security briefs for top leaders/management approval; format to be coordinated with FP Staff Officer and FP Assistant.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Professional Development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

About the Company

SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

SimIS provides information technology solutions for government and defense across modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its offerings include executable models built with cognitive systems engineering for simulations, DoD/DHS T&E to verify system readiness, and cybersecurity services such as CMMC compliance, plus autonomous platforms developed in-house like the SAMS maritime system and RiverScout. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end, integrated capabilities from concept to deployment, supported by a veteran-owned background and a dedicated robotics lab that advances unmanned systems. Its goal is to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems through a cohesive suite of engineering, analytics, and IT services.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2007

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