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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Electronic Security Programs (Job ID: 4384) - **Company:** Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Costpoint, Intrusion Detection Systems, Expertise in Genetec Systems, System Testing, Lenel - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17462721?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17462721%2FDirector-Electronic-Security-Programs-Job-Id-4384-Virginia-Virginia-Beach ## About the Role * Strong strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to scale operations. * Results-oriented and self-motivated with a bias for action. * Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. * Ability to motivate and inspire teams while driving accountability. * High emotional intelligence and professionalism. * Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities., * Must have at least 10-15+ years of experience managing complex technical programs or large-scale Federal Government projects. * Must have demonstrated success building and leading teams in fast-paced environments. * Must have strong program management background with experience managing multiple ESS-related programs. * Must have deep knowledge of Access Control, IDS, CCTV/VMS, IP-based security systems, and DoD-related infrastructure. * Must have experience collaborating with Business Development on proposals, capture strategy, and cost estimates. * Must have exceptional communication skills with ability to engage at all organizational levels. * Must have U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance., * Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred. * PMP certification is preferred. * Experience with Costpoint or similar systems is preferred. * Experience with enterprise security platforms such as Lenel, Genetec, Hirsch, AMAG, or Milestone is preferred. * Experience with federal acquisition processes and DoD/DoS procurement environments (e.g. US Army Corp of Engineers & Naval Information Warfare Center) is preferred., * Travel up to 25% based on program needs and site visits. * Ability to work in office, remote, secure facility, and occasional field environments. Physical Requirements: * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. * Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. * Communicating with others to exchange information. * Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. ## Description * Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Director of Electronic Security Programs who will sit out of our office in Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, Huntsville, AL, or potentially operate remotely. * This is a senior leader responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex U.S. Federal Government programs and projects involving Electronic Security Systems (ESS), critical communications infrastructure, and enterprise-level security technologies. * This role leads multi-disciplinary teams, partners closely with Business Development to drive growth, and ensures that programs scale effectively as the company expands. The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven leader with deep program management expertise, proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams, and strong technical understanding of DoD/DoS security systems and supporting infrastructure., Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth * Build, mentor, and lead high-performing program and project teams, ensuring clear accountability and continuous professional development. * Drive organizational scale by maturing processes, improving execution efficiency, and implementing repeatable program management frameworks. * Partner with Business Development to shape strategy, identify growth opportunities, and support capture, proposal development, and cost estimating efforts. * Work closely with senior leadership to establish program objectives, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with corporate goals. Program & Portfolio Management * Provide executive oversight for multiple Federal Government programs and ESS implementations, ensuring successful delivery across cost, schedule, scope, quality, and risk. * Develop and review program plans, schedules, staffing models, budgets, and performance metrics. * Ensure project teams adhere to contractual requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards (UFC, DoD security requirements, and customer-specific policies). * Conduct executive-level customer briefings and reporting, ensuring transparency and proactive problem-solving. Technical Oversight & Operational Excellence * Provide technical direction for the design, integration, and deployment of enterprise-level ESS solutions including Access Control, IDS, CCTV/VMS, alarm monitoring, and IP-based security networks. * Review and approve technical documentation such as system designs, statements of work, bills of material, and engineering submittals. * Ensure standardization and continuity across programs and promote technical best practices. * Oversee the processes governing commissioning, acceptance testing, system validation, and sustainment activities. Customer, Stakeholder, and Partner Engagement * Act as a senior-level liaison with government stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships and consistent customer satisfaction. * Manage and cultivate key subcontractor and teaming partner relationships. * Represent the company in industry engagements, partner discussions, and strategy meetings. ## Related Videos - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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