Job Description

Job Description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. \n

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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Please review the job details below.

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As the lead security professional for assigned classified programs, you will own the program security posture from planning through execution and continuous improvement. You will independently interpret requirements, set practical security procedures, resolve complex issues, and advise program leaders and government customers on risk-based decisions. This role has broad visibility and accountability: you will coordinate across security disciplines, drive corrective actions to closure, and help teams execute customer missions while protecting classified information and meeting Vantor’s commitments.

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Job Responsibilities:

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• Own the end-to-end security program for assigned classified programs, applying the NISPOM, ICDs, customer directives, contractual requirements, and Vantor policy to mission needs.
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• Interpret complex or changing security requirements, assess operational risk, and establish or improve procedures that resolve issues and enable compliant program execution.
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• Direct the protection and accountability of classified information and accountable material across its lifecycle, including access, handling, transmission, reproduction, storage, and destruction.
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• Lead security operations for assigned spaces and activities, including SCIF operations, visitor control, secure storage, classified meetings, and physical security coordination.
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• Plan and deliver security education and program-specific briefings; ensure personnel understand their responsibilities and required security practices.
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• Lead self-inspections, inventories, audits, and security assessments; document findings, assign actions, and drive corrective actions through verified closure.
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• Serve as program security subject matter expert for the program to ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
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• Coordinate personnel security activities with the Personnel Security Manager, including access requests, briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and required records.
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• Own the accuracy and currency of program security documentation, including DD Forms 254, security plans, visit certifications, access rosters, and compliance records.
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• Lead security coordination for customer visits, inspections, and incidents; ensure issues are reported promptly, stakeholders are aligned, and resolution is tracked to completion.
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Minimum Qualifications:

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• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility; ability to obtain and maintain the required CI polygraph and program access.
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• A bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related industrial, government, or program security experience; a master’s degree with at least 6 years of related experience; or equivalent experience.
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• Prior experience as a CPSO, CSSO, FSO, or equivalent security lead supporting NRO, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.
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• In-depth knowledge of national security requirements, including ICDs, the NISPOM, Executive Orders, applicable CFRs, and customer-specific directives, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex program situations.
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• Demonstrated experience owning or leading security functions for SCI programs, including program security, personnel security, classified material control, visitor management, inspections, and corrective actions.
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• Strong judgment and communication skills, including the ability to explain risk, influence decisions, and build effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience coordinating security activities across personnel, physical, information, and industrial security disciplines, including work with government customers and program leadership.
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• Experience independently resolving complex security issues, establishing procedures for new or changing assignments, and improving program security processes.
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• Demonstrated ownership of deliverables and outcomes, including managing competing priorities, driving corrective actions to closure, and coordinating the work of other personnel when needed.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security information systems; experience preparing clear security documentation, assessments, and executive-level updates.
  
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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $98,000.00 - $130,000.00 - $143,000.00 annually. \n

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For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: 

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.\n

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The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

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To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, For contractors, Work at office

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