Mission Security Coordinator

Mission Security Coordinator
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Clearance: ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE FROM U.S. OR NATO MEMBER NATION REQUIRED


The Opportunity

Ironclad Defense Works is seeking a Mission Security Coordinator to support NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Office of Security in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will provide dedicated security-planning, travel-risk, Force Protection, and event-security support for HQ SACT personnel conducting official travel and participating in high-profile events throughout the world.

This role requires a professional who can assess travel and event risks, analyze open-source and classified security information, develop security plans and briefings, conduct site surveys, coordinate with law enforcement and intelligence organizations, and provide on-site security support for senior NATO engagements and missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze NATO travel information to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations.
• Collect and assess OSINT, classified reporting, and local security information.
• Develop individualized traveler security briefings and risk-mitigation guidance.
• Develop security plans for high-risk missions and events.
• Conduct security risk assessments and site-security surveys.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assess non-NATO attendees for potential counterintelligence risk.
• Prepare senior-leader security briefs.
• Support security operations at Diamond Events and external missions.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, emergency responders, international organizations, and security partners.
• Support registration and Delegate Assistance Centers during events.
• Prepare after-action reports and lessons-learned products.
• Maintain NATO-compliant security documentation.
• Provide briefings and consultations to NATO leadership and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in security administration, risk management, criminology, public administration, industrial security, or a related field.
• Experience must include responsibility for planning and executing security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations.
• At least three years of experience planning and managing security for major events involving VIPs, senior leaders, or large-scale international operations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and security site surveys.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
• Recognized certification in risk management or a relevant security discipline, such as PMP, CRMP, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze OSINT and classified/unclassified security information.
• Experience developing security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for senior leadership and operational personnel.
• Strong senior-stakeholder engagement and mission-coordination skills.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Active security clearance issued by a NATO member nation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, security databases, SharePoint, Teams, and online research tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Counterterrorism or crisis-management certification.
• Prior NATO Force Protection experience.
• Executive/VIP protection planning experience.
• International travel-security experience.
• Intelligence or counterintelligence background.
• Experience coordinating multinational security operations.
• Experience supporting diplomatic, military, or government high-profile events.

Clearance
This position requires an active National SECRET (or higher) security clearance from the U.S. or a NATO member nation. Applicants who do not possess the clearance specified above cannot be considered at this time.

Compensation
Compensation for this position ranges from $105,000 - $135,000 annually. Final salary will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, qualifications, location, contract requirements, and overall affordability.

Eligible full-time employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply
Email jobs@idw.inc with the subject line: “Mission Security Coordinator – (Your Name) Application” or respond via the included web application.

Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.